WynnSights Blog

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Tug of War: Is the Market in Crisis?

We're experiencing a market correction and have our foe in eastern Europe at least partically to thank. But there's more to it than that.

I Bonds: The Wallflower of Retirement Investments is in Bloom

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 17, 20226 min read

I Bonds: The Wallflower of Retirement Investments is in Bloom

Known as the "wallflower" of investments, the virtually risk-free U. S. Treasury-issued Series I Savings Bonds are making a big splash. Why?

America's Housing Market: Will the Bubble Survive 2022?

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 10, 20226 min read

America's Housing Market: Will the Bubble Survive 2022?

Can - and will - America's housing market bubble survive another year?

How to Deal with (Stock Market) Losses Without Losing It

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 3, 20223 min read

How to Deal with (Stock Market) Losses Without Losing It

Millions of investors suffered stock market losses in January after the S&P 500 turned in its worst monthly performance since March 2020.

When the Market is in Turmoil, Remember This, Too, Shall Pass

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 27, 20222 min read

When the Market is in Turmoil, Remember This, Too, Shall Pass

Volatility may very well be the watch word for the early months of 2022. Market uncertainty, unpredictability, instability. VOLATILITY.

Ommmm: The Search for Financial Peace of Mind

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 20, 20224 min read

Ommmm: The Search for Financial Peace of Mind

Why do we make things so complicated when evaluating - and making - investments?

Get-Rich-Quick Investing Dominated 2021 - Will 2022 Follow Suit?

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 14, 20223 min read

Get-Rich-Quick Investing Dominated 2021 - Will 2022 Follow Suit?

If ever there was a year…in a series of years…that offered puzzling choices to investors, it was 2021.

When Battling Inflation Consider Bonds, I Bonds

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 6, 20225 min read

When Battling Inflation Consider Bonds, I Bonds

When battling inflation, consider bonds, I Bonds.

Resolution 2022: How to Declutter Your Investments this Year

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 31, 20214 min read

Resolution 2022: How to Declutter Your Investments this Year

New Year’s resolution: Take a hard look at your increasingly complex investments and simplify things.

Four Financial Gifts for Your Kids That Keep on Giving

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 16, 20217 min read

Four Financial Gifts for Your Kids That Keep on Giving

Now that it's the gifting season consider giving your kids or grandkids - or a kid you just like - the gift of financial knowledge.

Roth Conversions are Righteous - Under the Right Conditions

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 9, 20213 min read

Roth Conversions are Righteous - Under the Right Conditions

If you have money tied up in traditional IRAs and/or 401(k)s, you might wonder if, when, and how you do Roth IRA conversions.

Addressing Allegations: Are TDFs Costly and Inefficient?

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 2, 20214 min read

Addressing Allegations: Are TDFs Costly and Inefficient?

I've been asked why I include Target-Date Funds (TDFs) in my investing strategy as some contend they are inefficient and costly.

Passive vs. Active Investing: Which is Best for Who?

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 18, 20213 min read

Passive vs. Active Investing: Which is Best for Who?

Passive investing versus active investing - which is better for who?

The Boomer Retirement Boom: Can They Afford Their Golden Years?

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 11, 20215 min read

The Boomer Retirement Boom: Can They Afford Their Golden Years?

Can Baby Boomers afford 25-35 years (or more) of retirement, or will their Golden Years slowly lose their luster?

Take Cautionary Steps to Navigate the Current Inflation Spiral

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 28, 20214 min read

Take Cautionary Steps to Navigate the Current Inflation Spiral

We're in the midst of an inflation SPIRAL. Is it momentary or will it hang around for a while. That's the BIG question.

Trying to Make Sense of Medicare and its Moving "Parts"

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 21, 20215 min read

Trying to Make Sense of Medicare and its Moving "Parts"

It pays to know Medicare and the different plan options available to help you cover healthcare costs. Let's Medi-talk.

Are Health Savings Accounts Too Good to be True?

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Are Health Savings Accounts Too Good to be True?

Is it possible to contribute more that you're likely to spend on healthcare costs to your Health Savings Account (HSA)?

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 30, 20213 min read

7 Investing Tips I Learned the Hard Way

Newbie investors learn through personal experiences – both good and bad. Here are seven investing tips learned the hard way.

Make Investment Bank Using the Eighth Wonder of World

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 23, 20214 min read

Make Investment Bank Using the Eighth Wonder of World

Albert Einstein referred to compound interest as the “Eighth Wonder of the World…the most powerful force in the universe."

Pushing Boundaries: Investing in 401(k)s and IRAs at the same time

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 16, 20214 min read

Pushing Boundaries: Investing in 401(k)s and IRAs at the same time

Take your retirement savings to the next level by investing simultaneously in a 401(k) retirement plan and an IRA.

RIP: How to Ensure that Your Beneficiaries are Set in Stone

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 9, 20214 min read

RIP: How to Ensure that Your Beneficiaries are Set in Stone

When preparing your last will and testament, I cannot stress enough the importance of choosing your beneficiaries.