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Taking MC Hammer’s approach to analyzing the current financial markets
Do you remember MC Hammer’s big song U Can’t Touch This? Of course you do. In fact, you’re probably even singing it in your head right...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Apr 22, 20203 min read


The end of the bull market has finally arrived - What it means and what to do next
Did you realize that just one month ago today, we were hitting an all-time high in the stock market? And now just a few weeks later we...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Mar 12, 20203 min read


New Decade - Same old market hype
I see articles about the financial markets all the time that look interesting, but when you actually read them or see them featured in an...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jan 6, 20202 min read


The surprising truth behind why the experts can’t beat the stock market
In my last article, I talked a little bit about how bonds were a lot like dairy cows. And in today’s article, I’ll continue to on that...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jun 10, 20197 min read


How to know the difference between smart debt and dumb debt
I think it’s safe to say that most people believe that being in debt is a bad thing. The debtor is a slave to the lender and if you’ve...

Jason Flurry, CFP
May 20, 20197 min read


How to avoid the three most common mistakes rookie investors make
When I first started in the financial services industry as a broker, the training we received was focused on transactions. Making the...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Apr 14, 20199 min read


How to supercharge the three most important pieces in your financial planning puzzle
...and why ignoring them causes most people fail financially. Before I get into today’s article, let me take you way back from it. How...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Mar 25, 20197 min read


Analyzing mutual funds and their role in your investment portfolio
Is what you have really what you think you have? Most people have heard of mutual funds as a way to invest money. Even if they don’t know...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Mar 4, 201911 min read


We measure GDP but why do we not spend more time evaluating GWB?
One of my many roles as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ professional is to keep track of a lot of economic information. Yet, with all of...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Feb 25, 20194 min read


What to do when the stock market drops
5 proven tips to help you survive and keep your peace Legend has it the J.P. Morgan in John D Rockefeller both offered the same financial...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Feb 16, 20199 min read


Which college savings account is best?
Comparing your options so you can make the best choices for your family When I first became a financial advisor, I was trained and a lot...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Feb 8, 20199 min read


Should gold be in your portfolio?
One of the world’s oldest investments, gold, has been getting a lot of attention lately. Of course, gold is very appealing to look at,...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jan 30, 201910 min read


How to turn your home into one of your most valuable assets
Owning a home has been a central part of the American dream for generations. It’s incredible how many people I meet that have paying off...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jan 21, 201910 min read


Are you working with the right kind of financial advisor?
How to understand the differences and choose the best one for your financial future. I’ve been a financial advisor for 25 years and...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jan 7, 201911 min read


What kind of saver are you?
How a tin can can reveal a lot about your financial future. You’ve probably heard or read stories about people who find thousands of...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Dec 17, 201811 min read


A time for guarantees
How to get the most from your investments without the risk A lot of people like to compare investing on Wall Street to a ride on a roller...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Nov 26, 20189 min read


Three Core Principles Every Investor Must Have To Be Successful
How to beat the odds and make random event more predictable in your path to building wealth If you didn’t listen to the first episode of...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Nov 12, 20186 min read


How to reduce the income gap – or at least take advantage of it
Learn the principles that create financial inequality and use them to powerfully improve your financial situation A recent study showed...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Nov 5, 20186 min read


Do as I say not as I do
The secret investment strategy banks don’t share with their customers and why you may want to look more closely at the financial advice...

Jason Flurry, CFP
Jun 6, 20184 min read
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