Waiting has been on my mind a lot over the holiday season. There’s the waiting of children as they see their presents under the Christmas tree, but have to wait to see what’s inside. There’s seemingly waiting everywhere you go this time of year -...

As Fall settles in, many people start to think about their favorite seasonal activities: visiting the State Fair, carving pumpkins, enjoying bonfires, or simply savoring the crisp air. For financial planners, this season also signals the approach of year-end tasks, like required minimum distributions (RMDs)...

Jason Zweig of The Wall Street Journal is one of my favorite financial writers. Zweig recently wrote a piece that hit home for me: Messing Up the Closest Thing to a Sure Thing in the Stock Market. While the entire article could be quoted, I...