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Many People Don't Need to Hire a Financial Planner.
​Here's How to Know If You're the Exception
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​​​March 3, 2026

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This guide reviews eight investor profiles to help you determine whether professional advice is necessary.
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Statistically, You’re Investments Are Probably Too Conservative
February 24, 2025

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Learn why traditional glidepaths are often more conservative than necessary.
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The Windfall Effect: Turning Tax Refunds and Cash Rewards into Savings
February 17, 2026

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​Why do we spend small rewards but save big ones?
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The Risk of Running Out of Life Before You Run Out of Money
February 10, 2025

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A fresh look at FIRE, life timing, and the tradeoffs between saving early and living fully.
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Budgeting Sucks. Do It Anyway.​
January 27, 2026

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Why we avoid budgets, what it costs us, and how to build the habit. A behavioral look at why budgeting works, even when it’s imperfect.
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When Fear Becomes an Asset Class: Why Gold is Soaring
January 20, 2026

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Gold is surging as investors react to uncertainty. Learn how fear and greed push investors toward emotional decisions that can backfire later.
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The Subscription Trap
September 9, 2025

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How Consumer Psychology Is Quietly Sabotaging Your Financial Plan
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