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23 May 2024 The Allure of the Crowd

Posted at 17:58h in The Friday Brief by Daniel Logan, CFP®

I was recently able to vacation to Europe, where Megan and I had a great time in England and France. While in Paris, we went and checked out the Louvre as tourists are fond of doing. We meandered through the museum and eventually made our...

16 May 2024 Living Forever and Other All-Consuming Pursuits

Posted at 13:53h in The Friday Brief by Ryan Smith, CFP®, RICP®, CTS™, MSFP

Bryan Johnson is in his mid-40's, worth a few hundred million bucks, and spends most of his energy in pursuit of eternal life. The lengths to which he will go include consuming more than 100 pills every day, drinking a smoothie that looks "like the...

09 May 2024 This Is Your Brain On TikTok (And Other Drugs)

Posted at 14:16h in The Friday Brief by Jared Korver, CPA, CFP®

"How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z’s Money Brain. Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of 'money dysmorphia.'" Such was the title and subtitle of an article in the Wall Street Journal last weekend. In the infinite algorithmic loop of TikTok, users...

01 May 2024 Questions to Ask After You’ve Filed Your Tax Return

Posted at 16:40h in The Friday Brief by Geoff Hall, CFP®, RICP®

Filing your tax return can feel like a weight lifted off your shoulders. But before you breathe that sigh of relief, it's essential to take a moment to review your tax situation thoroughly. Asking yourself the right questions can help you gain insights into your...