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!

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?

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.

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

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.

Compounding: The Good…the Bad…and the (Lovely) Rule of 72

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 27, 20234 min read

Compounding: The Good…the Bad…and the (Lovely) Rule of 72

Although a bit out of our control, longevity adds as much to the Amazing Power Of Compounding as do those funds being compounded.

What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 13, 20233 min read

What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

New investors learn best through personal experience – both good and bad. But it’s important to keep in mind the "DO NOTs" of investing.

Hands Free: Target-Date Funds Adjust Focus as Retirement Nears

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 8, 20225 min read

Hands Free: Target-Date Funds Adjust Focus as Retirement Nears

Let's explore why TDF set-it-and-forget-it funds are stars on the savings and retirement investing scene.

The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 10, 20224 min read

The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ

The PDQ Principles of investing: Patience, Diversification and Quality. In my mind, these are an investor’s foundation.

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 18, 20223 min read

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Is this a new Bull Market, or a head fake?

There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 23, 20227 min read

There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You

Here's how to make a lot more money (I'm talking millions) for your retirement by starting early.

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.

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?).

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?

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.

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.

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?