By Gary Silverman, CFP®
In past articles, we’ve discussed your investment risk tolerance and the importance of a diversified portfolio. “That’s great, Gary,”
By Gary Silverman, CFP®
Since early last year, the stock market has been going up. Sure, it wasn’t a smooth ride (it never is) but there is no question as to
By Gary Silverman, CFP®
My home of Wichita Falls is an oil town, a cowboy town, a farming town, an industrial town, a college town, a center for finance and
by Gary Silverman, CFP®
The legendary Notre Dame football player and coach, Knute Rockne, reportedly said, “The secret is to work less as individuals and more
By Gary Silverman, CFP®
In my last column, I discussed that, as time marches on, the markets are more similar than different. Of course, that means today it’s
By Gary Silverman, CFP®
Recently in this column, I discussed the main problem of investing in most markets, and especially stock markets—they’re a bit bouncy
Most books on investment planning dive right into what sort of return on investment you need to satisfy your goals. That’s not how I do things. Instead you
By Gary Silverman, CFP®
In 1971, Led Zeppelin released the song, “Stairway to Heaven.” This rock-n-roll classic has made Page, Plant, and company a whole lot
Risk taking is invigorating to those who plunge down white water rapids, soar through the skies strapped to a hang glider, or descend into the earth while
Up to now, I’ve pretty much assumed that you will be putting money into your accounts monthly. That regular investing keeps the gyrations of the market at bay
by Gary Silverman, CFP®
In this column, we’ve been examining the ups and downs of including stocks in your portfolio. I often mention that I stay in the stock