With domestic and international terrorism, wild market swings, and threatening interest rate hikes, it's natural for everyone to be nervous and question their investment approach. But reminding yourself that you are an investor and not a speculator will help.

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The picture above is a wordle we created by taking words from this week’s market headlines. Not familiar with the term wordle? We’ve got you covered. It’s an applet by which word clouds can be created on a computer.

Although it may seem like a dream at first, becoming a millionaire can be more attainable than people think.

We are blessed to work with wonderful people that generously gift time and financial assistance to numerous deserving charities. During this season of giving we want to share one smart gifting strategy.

Have you made up your mind on just about everything, even before you know what it is? For instance, when you meet someone, is your opinion of the person formed from the first impression?

We are only a couple weeks away from "Holiday Frenzy". Before we get there, make sure you are maximizing your qualified retirement plans.

As we write this communication the S&P 500 is down 2.4% this week. The Dow has seen triple digit intraday swings. All daunting but OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. What we do know is stocks over the long-term are a HUGELY valuable wealth building tool. Proof clearly depicted in the above chart of stock market growth since 1900.