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Poking the Bear: Use the Current Market Instability to Your Advantage

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 16, 20224 min read

Poking the Bear: Use the Current Market Instability to Your Advantage

In this dark and chaotic bear market are a few bright rays of hope that a savvy investor can use to their advantage.

Trial by Inflation: Patience is the Guardian of Joy (and Your Money)

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 2, 20224 min read

Trial by Inflation: Patience is the Guardian of Joy (and Your Money)

It's human nature to seek advice from others or mimic the crowd is during inflationary times, but that can be worse than inflation itself.

The 529 Plan: A Smart Alternative to College Loan Debt

Hugh F. Wynn

May 26, 20226 min read

The 529 Plan: A Smart Alternative to College Loan Debt

The collective college loan debt in America is about $1.75 trillion. Let's talk about the 529 plan - a shining alternative to college loans.

I Bond Interest Rates - and Interest in I Bonds - Continue to Grow

Hugh F. Wynn

May 19, 20225 min read

I Bond Interest Rates - and Interest in I Bonds - Continue to Grow

The I Bond interest rate is experiencing another growth spurt. Take a look at these inflation-adjusted alternatives to bank accounts.

Don't Chicken Out; Be A Bull During a Bear Market

Hugh F. Wynn

May 5, 20224 min read

Don't Chicken Out; Be A Bull During a Bear Market

If you're feeling lightheaded, uncomfortable, or sick to your stomach in the midst of this Bear-ish market, you're not alone.

The $35 Trillion Mission: How to Prepare Heirs for What's Their's

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 21, 20225 min read

The $35 Trillion Mission: How to Prepare Heirs for What's Their's

The greatest transfer of wealth in modern history is upon us. This issue raises important discussion about inheritance and heirs.

There's More to the Hot Housing Market than Buying and Selling

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 14, 20225 min read

There's More to the Hot Housing Market than Buying and Selling

There are other options to consider before sticking a "For Sale" sign in your yard. Let's talk about home equity line of credit (HELOC).

Life's Complicated Enough. Keep Investing Simple.

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 7, 20224 min read

Life's Complicated Enough. Keep Investing Simple.

According to many great minds, high-browed sophistication and complexity does not beat simplicity when it comes to investing.

The Bogle Behind My Long-Term Investment Strategy

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 31, 20224 min read

The Bogle Behind My Long-Term Investment Strategy

In these trying times, I feel compelled to revisit the rules I follow in my never-ending pursuit of a better investment plan.

Diversify: Play the Field (Wisely) with Your Investment Funds

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 24, 20223 min read

Diversify: Play the Field (Wisely) with Your Investment Funds

Investment diversification is more than just NOT putting all of your eggs in one basket (nice Easter bunny reference there, right?).

Selling Point: How do Origination and Discount Points Affect a Loan?

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 10, 20224 min read

Selling Point: How do Origination and Discount Points Affect a Loan?

I want to make a point about points - origination points and discount points. These loan terms can be confusing to new homebuyers.

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.

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.