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Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

by muzeumdev25 | Nov 22, 2023 | Investments, Savings

What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move? Probably not. That’s because both fear and greed make us reactive. These emotions tend to cloud our judgment and make us impulsive, even...
Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

by muzeumdev25 | Oct 25, 2023 | Estate Planning, Investments, Retirement, Risk Management, Savings

Retirement can feel like a finish line after decades of working — but you may not be able to cross that finish line or really enjoy the retirement you had imagined if you get tripped up along the way.  In fact, the retirement of your dreams...
Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

by muzeumdev25 | Oct 18, 2023 | Finance, Investments, Real State

Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra-low rates of the past decade, they aren’t outrageous from a historical perspective. The good news is...

Navigating Fiscal Dramas and Market Downturns: What You Need to Know

by muzeumdev25 | Oct 4, 2023 | Investments, Risk Management, Savings

The world of finance is never static. It’s an ever-changing landscape that reflects the ebb and flow of economic indicators, political events, and public sentiment. Lately, the chatter about market downturns and fiscal squabbles in Washington has reached a fever...
How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

by muzeumdev25 | Aug 30, 2023 | Finance, Investments, lifestyle, Savings

How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions and strong willpower.1 Sometimes, that’s because we’re setting unattainable goals. Other times, we’re...
Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

by muzeumdev25 | Aug 9, 2023 | Finance, Investments, lifestyle, Savings

Goal-setting. It’s the bread and butter of success across so many domains. But are you only scratching the surface? Dive deeper. A financial professional doesn’t just help connect the dots; they can help you reveal additional possibilities you hadn’t...
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