by Michael Lecours | Apr 29, 2014 | Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
Last fall, I completed a series of energy efficiency upgrades to my home – most significantly I added insulation to the attic. I’ve been curious to see if the touted claims of energy savings were reflective of my actual experience. It may be too soon to tell, but my...
by Michael Lecours | Apr 29, 2014 | Investment Strategies, Uncategorized
I’m glad to see the concern for an over reliance on backtesting investment strategies is starting to make itself known. Good article here in Barrons. Here are a few pointers we follow when evaluating new ETFs that have launched: 1) Look for simplicity. Any...
by Michael Lecours | Apr 29, 2014 | Retirement, Rule of Thumb, Uncategorized
If you manage your own investments, even if it’s only a portion of a larger portfolio, you should have a plan in place. All too often we see situations where a loved one passed away unexpectedly and left a messy situation for the spouse to deal with. The following...
by Michael Lecours | Apr 25, 2014 | Investment Strategies, Uncategorized
If you’re worried about inflation or your erosion of purchasing power consider looking to dividend paying companies. Great primer on that at USA Today
by Michael Lecours | Mar 25, 2014 | Economy, Investment Behavior, Uncategorized
A pretty good overview of how winter can hurt the economy: CNBC
by Michael Lecours | Mar 25, 2014 | Investment Strategies, Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
If you maxed out your 401(k) savings for the year ($17,500) and contributed to your ROTH ($5,500) you may be wondering what the next best place is to save for the future. Here are a few places to look: Open a taxable accounts. You can open a regular brokerage...
