Let's explore what a government "shut down" means and discuss how past shutdowns have affected financial markets. Don’t bet the house (of Congress) on this one. Article 

Stock quote: “To be is to do” - Socrates. “To do is to be” - Sartre. “Do Be Do Be Do” - Sinatra. Well Balanced Vol. 23 is a round-up of topics helping you get today right.

Monthly inflation reports are like mile markers on a long road trip. We discuss a recent CPI report and look back a few years for context. (video)

We focus on long-term investing through the lens of the ancient proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Embarking on a new investment journey shares emotional similarities with the first day of school—both are filled with a mix of fear and excitement. We explore immediate investment and dollar-cost averaging strategies in this back-to-school "study guide."

Stock quote: My advice to new artists is to embrace a broader concept of timelessness than vintage or retro." Well Balanced is a round-up of topics helping you get today right. Vol 22.

For those in or near retirement, perhaps the question is, how can I protect my purchasing power and grow my wealth? Can I trust the IOU from Uncle Sam?