WynnSights Blog

Financial Gems for the Young and Young-at-Heart (aka Elders)

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 144 min read

Financial Gems for the Young and Young-at-Heart (aka Elders)

I launched Wynn$ights blog more than 5 years ago to impart the importance of saving and investing on young adults, but elders matter too!

Changing Jobs? Don't Forget Your 401(k) (Game) Plan

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 74 min read

Changing Jobs? Don't Forget Your 401(k) (Game) Plan

If you are already participating in a 401(k) plan, don’t forget about the details of that plan when reupping at the next jobsite.

Many Investors (Surprisingly) Stay Put When Market Rates Fall

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 104 min read

Many Investors (Surprisingly) Stay Put When Market Rates Fall

I’m of the opinion that many investors have simply shifted low-yielding bank savings account funds into money markets.

Expert POV: Why so Many Investors Lose Out When They Chase Gains

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 114 min read

Expert POV: Why so Many Investors Lose Out When They Chase Gains

If index funds are the closest to a sure thing in today's stock market, why do so many investors fall short?

Don't Sit Still in the Face of Rising Property Tax Rates

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 35 min read

Don't Sit Still in the Face of Rising Property Tax Rates

There's no doubt that rising property taxe rates are placing hardship on rich and not-so-wealthy alike.

Treasury Bills: The Safest Investment in the World

Hugh F. Wynn

May 303 min read

Treasury Bills: The Safest Investment in the World

In the midst of this roller coaster we call life, it's refreshing to encounter something that's a safe bet. Treasury bills fit that bill.

How to Help Your Family Navigate Your Golden Years

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 258 min read

How to Help Your Family Navigate Your Golden Years

If properly preplanned, your golden years, which often last two decades or more, can be just that…golden.

Index Funds Shine Bright Despite Critics Throwing Shade

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 117 min read

Index Funds Shine Bright Despite Critics Throwing Shade

When the index fund made it debut almost a half-century ago, it wasn't welcomed with fanfare and open arms. It was a slow burn.

Give me a (Tax) Break! Texans Get a Big One in 2024

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 13 min read

Give me a (Tax) Break! Texans Get a Big One in 2024

Texas homeowners are recipients of a much deserved property tax break in 2024.

New FAFSA: Don't Let Millions in Scholarships go to Waste

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 183 min read

New FAFSA: Don't Let Millions in Scholarships go to Waste

Don’t believe all of the criticism you might have heard about the new FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online form/process.

2024: Good Vibes on the Home Sales Market Horizon

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 43 min read

2024: Good Vibes on the Home Sales Market Horizon

You can study, infer and predict all you want about home sales, but there's a 50/50 chance it'll be different tomorrow.

The American Housing Stalemate is Triggering the Market - and Buyers

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 30, 20234 min read

The American Housing Stalemate is Triggering the Market - and Buyers

Home ownership remains unaffordable for increasing numbers of millennials and younger generations.

Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Buy Index Funds and Sit on Your A**

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Buy Index Funds and Sit on Your A**

Buffett has a 99-year-old-sidekick, Charlie Munger, his longtime business partner who shares a pragmatic investment philosophy.

A Tale of the Obsessive Habit That Won't Come Back to Haunt You

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 26, 20233 min read

A Tale of the Obsessive Habit That Won't Come Back to Haunt You

Like the sound of the heartbeat in Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart,"I won't stop repeating this mantra until everyone uncovers this truth

It Pays (Thousands) to Shop Around When Mortgage Rates are Rising

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 19, 20233 min read

It Pays (Thousands) to Shop Around When Mortgage Rates are Rising

Mortgage interest rates are rising, so it takes a keen eye and steely reserve to land a decent interest rate in today's market.

Why You Should Stay Invested in Down Markets

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 12, 20233 min read

Why You Should Stay Invested in Down Markets

Although chaotic markets are stressful, they can positively affect your investment portfolio. Here's a refresher.

Emotional Investing Can Traumatize Your Savings Strategy

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Emotional Investing Can Traumatize Your Savings Strategy

Folks often frame financial decisions incautiously in the pursuit of financial stability as opposed to optimizing security, and vice versa.

Solutions to Housing Market Woes are Hiding in Plain Sight

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Solutions to Housing Market Woes are Hiding in Plain Sight

There's never a dull moment on the residential real estate scene. Being a prospective homebuyer or seller is not for the faint of heart.

SECURE Act 2.0 Breathes New Life into 529 Education Savings Plans

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 21, 20233 min read

SECURE Act 2.0 Breathes New Life into 529 Education Savings Plans

RED ALERT! Starting in 2024, there will be enhanced flexibility in rolling “left over” 529 education funds into a Roth IRA.

Social Security vs. Pension Plans: How do they Stack in Retirement?

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Social Security vs. Pension Plans: How do they Stack in Retirement?

Social Security and pension plans provide reliable sources of monthly payments in retirement. But how do they differ - and compare?

How to Plan Your Retirement Portfolio with Zero Savings

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 31, 20234 min read

How to Plan Your Retirement Portfolio with Zero Savings

Does planning for retirement at a young age seem like a waste of time? Here's how to start saving and investing AS YOUNG AS POSSIBLE.