Hugh F. Wynn
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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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