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Should I Refinance?

Should I Refinance?

Checklists are marvelous tools for getting things done. They are also my favorite mechanism for making decisions. Facing a project that requires a commitment to time and usually money are things most of us would rather ignore especially if not on a deadline. Once the...
What is Batching?

What is Batching?

Batching is a concept that is very powerful in getting things done. The strategy involves doing similar type functions – reading, writing, yard work, etc. – bundled together.  This invokes the power of momentum. Productivity is improved. Batching, however,...
International Investing Risks

International Investing Risks

International investing has the potential reward of diversification, but it is coupled with additional risks. Over the last decade, the foreign market underperformed, while the U.S. market was strong. The tide may be turning. Proceed with caution, however. There are...
How to Manage Risk Tolerance

How to Manage Risk Tolerance

There are things in your life that are permanent and others that change over time. Benjamin Franklin argued that “Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75.” Meaning they are just waiting for their body to catch up. He argued that we establish beliefs early in...