Money Matters: Investing During Market Volatility
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott Oeth talks about market volatility, and how to invest in a challenging market that is changing course on a seemingly daily basis.
Read MoreMoney Matters: The Endowment Effect
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott Oeth talks about the endowment effect and why investors who become emotionally attached to their investments can suffer negative financial consequences that may have been avoidable without that emotional attachment in place.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Mind the Gap - Avoiding Costly Human Errors in Investing
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott Oeth talks about why many investors trying to outperform and beat typical market returns usually end up falling far short, and how you can avoid becoming one of those investors.
Read MoreMoney Matters: How to Buy Peace of Mind and Beat Inflation With Everyday Goods
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott Oeth talks about how to plan for emergencies—both in your pocketbook and your pantry. Learn more about how you can prepare early and help set your mind at ease if times get tough.
Read MoreMarket Volatility: Courage! We've Been Here Before
In November 1974, Jim Fullerton, chairman of The Capital Group Companies, Inc., delivered a speech to his investment firm about the market crisis they were facing: COURAGE! He reassured his audience that investors faced harsh conditions repeatedly throughout history. He then encouraged a forward-looking view because markets had always recovered from past crises. It’s a timeless speech we need to remember as we face market volatility.
Read MoreMoney Matters: How to Control Impulse Purchases
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about impulse purchases: why people succumb to impulse purchases, how to control impulse purchases, and how to avoid spending too much money on impulse purchases.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Portfolio Tax Location Optimization
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about how to save money by choosing the best types of investments, as well as understanding taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free investment accounts based on your investment goals and timelines.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Managing Investment Risk
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about some of the best ways to manage investment risk to help your financial portfolio withstand the ups and downs of the market.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Inflation Preparation
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about inflation and the best ways to be prepared for a rising cost of living.
Read MoreDoes Cryptocurrency Fit in my Financial Plan?
Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have been grabbing headlines recently with their soaring returns, but do you need cryptocurrency in your financial plan to achieve your financial goals? Learn more about investing in cryptocurrency before you use your hard-earned money to buy cryptocurrency.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Mental Traps that Cost People Money
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about "mental traps" that can cost people money or lead to poor decision making with their finances and financial goals.
Read MoreWise Use of Credit: Guest Post by A. H. Oeth
A newspaper article by my late grandfather, Arthur Herman Oeth, and published in the Dubuque, Iowa newspaper in the late 1950s holds timeless advice on debt and points to the value of passing on work ethic, financial acumen, and a desire for achievement, which can be a legacy far more valuable and durable than financial assets alone.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest in the Market?
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott talks about key factors to consider when deciding whether you should pay off your mortgage debt or invest money in the market.
Read MoreGates' Law, Willpower, and Wealth Management
It’s important to take a look back on your financial path over the past decade, and it’s even more important to take a hard look at the 10-year road ahead. How would you like life to unfold? Scott discusses a key component to long-term financial success: willpower.
Read MoreMoney Matters: Market Speculation & Your Portfolio
In this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott explains how mass financial speculation can influence the markets and cause financial volatility, while also discussing which factors to consider before engaging in market or investment speculation.
Read MoreMarket Volatility Fatigue
When market volatility is starting to wear you out and shaking your confidence in the markets, it’s important to remember a key piece of investment advice for long-term success: Do not allow emotions to overrule facts.
Read MoreCommunity Investment
One of the things that I appreciate about having my practice with Cahill Financial Advisors is everyone’s dedication to our community. Our Cahill Financial Advisors Community Investment Program focuses on giving back to the community by sharing our time, treasures, and talent.
Read MoreMoney Matters: 2020 Financial Lessons
Listen as Scott discusses the financial lessons learned in 2020—the year of the pandemic and worldwide economic shutdowns—that investors can use moving forward to achieve their financial goals.
Read MoreCharitable Gifts of Company Stock
Gifting company stock to a charitable organization has many complex rules attached to it, but when completed properly, this gift can be of great financial benefit to both you and the charitable organization!
Read MoreMoney Matters: Charitable Giving Financial Strategies
Listen as Scott discusses the personal and financial value of charitable giving, as well as the financial strategies used to maximize the benefits of your financial donation—to both you and the organization you choose.
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