Author: J.J. Schenkelberg

13 posts written by J.J. Schenkelberg

Volcanic Activity in the Fiscal System

December 20, 2012

  A massive flow of funds from the Federal Reserve into the fiscal system has investors concerned about inflation. The more money there is in the system the more dollars there to spend, causing consumers to drive up prices in order to compete for goods. This build-up can be compared to the build-up of heat…

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Treasure on the Streets of Chicago

August 31, 2012

Prior to my kids starting school, our family spent a long weekend in Chicago. There were many fun things to do and see, especially for kids ages six and nine. We went to the top of the John Hancock building, visited the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum, spent the day on…

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10 Most Common Personal Finance Mistakes

August 14, 2012

In our industry it feels very common for clients to believe the single biggest threat to their personal financial success is investment performance.  CNBC recently published an article highlighting the 10 most common personal finance mistakes.  Interestingly, investment performance barely scores a mention.  On the list below, numbers 6 and 7 touch on the dangers…

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