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05 Oct 2023 Control is not a virtue

Posted at 13:31h in The Friday Brief by Jared Korver, CPA, CFP®

There is a pretty strong body of evidence pointing toward the idea that the reduction in independent play in children has been instrumental in the rise of anxiety and depression in children and teens in the U.S. As a parent, this makes intuitive sense on some level,...

31 Aug 2023 The Secret Sauce Tastes Like Work

Posted at 13:40h in The Friday Brief by Jared Korver, CPA, CFP®

One of my all-time favorite sporting events—the summer Olympics—will be held in Paris next year, which means that world championships in sports like swimming, gymnastics, and track and field are being watched with an extra bit of scrutiny this year. But, while I love track and...

03 Aug 2023 Financial Claustrophobia and 3 Non-Negotiables

Posted at 13:16h in The Friday Brief by Jared Korver, CPA, CFP®

In a recent podcast hosted by economist Tyler Cowen, the following exchange took place between Tyler and his guest, Noam Dworman (owner of the Comedy Cellar in New York City): COWEN: How important is the seating arrangement for a good comedy show? Do you think long and hard, how close together...

29 Jun 2023 How To Retire On Purpose

Posted at 13:26h in The Friday Brief by Jared Korver, CPA, CFP®

In the TV series The Bear—which, incidentally, is the best show I've ever seen—one of the main characters goes through a crisis of identity. Richie, or "Cousin" as he's affectionately known, needs a job and knows he needs it, but he is struggling with a deep...