What’s in Store for 2023? – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
A long time ago, when Woody Allen was known for writing funny books, he described a character named Weinstein who lay in bed feeling depressed about his age. “Next year I will be fifty-one. Then fifty-two.” Allen adds, “Using this reasoning, he could figure out his age as much as five years in the future.”1
Overspending and the True Meaning of Christmas – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor
According to Gallup, this Christmas individual Americans intend to spend an average of $932 on gifts.1 That’s up nearly $100 over last year. Are people planning to spend more because they have more money in their pockets? Not exactly. Over the past year Americans have been relying more and more on credit to make ends
Returns in 2023 are going to be…
To suggest that the so-called “experts” out there don’t have a clue what is going to happen in the future would be a gross understatement. As we close out 2022, there may be temptation to guess what happens next and make changes to your portfolio as a result. Resist the urge. Stick to your plan.
How Much Money Do You Need to Ensure a Happy Retirement? – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
One of the most misunderstood logical fallacies is known as “begging the question.” The term is almost always used incorrectly, even by educated people, who assume it means “which raises the question.” According to Cornell Law School, “Begging the question is a logical fallacy in which an argument’s premises assume the truth of the conclusion.”1
Data Threat: Don’t Automatically Scan That QR Code – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
You’ve just been seated at a restaurant and while you’re waiting for your server, you see a little sticker on the tabletop that says, “Scan me for today’s lunch specials.” It would be great to save a few bucks. So you pull out your phone and point the camera at the little square. What could
To Be Happier in Retirement, Start Preparing Yourself Now – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
Before the internet, booking travel accommodations could be risky. If you simply picked an out-of-town motel out of the yellow pages, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise—a cramped room, worn out furnishings, and a noisy street right out your window. This is why many people opted to stay only at accommodations that were