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?

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and instead of writing another blog about why you should be saving more, spending less, contemplating short and long term goals, etc., we thought we would give everyone a break this week and share a few fun facts about the upcoming holiday. Enjoy and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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.

So, for those who thought Labor Day was just a long holiday weekend to signify the end of summer, back to school and retail sales – there is just a bit more behind it.