The case for staying invested
Take a look at this chart. This is the weekly price of an S&P 500 fund, going back to the start of 2012. What do you notice? Yes, it's...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Mar 14
- 4 min
"Is my money safe at Schwab and TD Ameritrade?"
Given the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, I thought it would be worthwhile to offer some education on the protections that Schwab...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Mar 14
- 3 min
"What does the Silicon Valley Bank collapse mean for me?"
It's not every week that a bank fails, and it's never a good sign. But to what degree does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Mar 13
- 3 min
What's Happening at Silicon Valley Bank?
Last week, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and was taken over by the FDIC. The short version is that they didn't have enough capital on...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
How your investments can save you money on taxes
This year, those of you with taxable investment accounts will receive a tax-reporting form from your custodian bank (such as Schwab, TD...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Dec 27, 2022
- 5 min
When real estate is risky
One key principle of good wealth management is to store your money in things that hold their value. This is good investing advice as...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Why "Visualizing" Your Goals Is Killing Your Dreams
‘Tis almost the season for New Year’s Resolutions, so I wanted to get this article out while you’re still formulating those goals because...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Thanksgiving Surprises
As a geriatric psychiatry nurse, my wife has a unique perspective on issues like aging, end-of-life care, and Alzheimers. According to...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Nov 17, 2022
- 4 min
Why Investing During Retirement is Different from Investing FOR Retirement
You have been working hard for most of your life, contributing to retirement accounts, and hoping for the best rate of return you could...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Oct 18, 2022
- 3 min
A Halloween Horror Story
The following is a story about what happened to our family friend, George. Of course, like all the best frightful tales, what makes this...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
What causes markets to crash (and recover)?
Link from: https://www.livescience.com/diseases-despair-rising-us.html
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Nicholas Pihl
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
A Few Good Things About Bear Markets
Given the current market environment, I bet many of you are wondering, "should I sell my stocks? What if the market keeps going down?"...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Sep 21, 2022
- 5 min
Should I Buy I-Bonds?
First off, this isn't meant as a blanket recommendation for anything. Consult your advisor for whether this is a good fit for you and...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
September "Book Club" Recommendations
Welcome to September, my favorite month to be an Oregonian! Hopefully you're enjoying life and making the most of this good weather while...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
August Newsletter, 2022
Big news! I am officially a CFA Charterholder! To give you some context, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) credential is the most...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
July Newsletter, 2022
This month's newsletter is a bit of a departure from the usual books, podcasts, etc. Since it's (finally!) summer, after an especially...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
June 2022 Newsletter
I have just two recommendations for you in this month's newsletter. I think what I most enjoy sharing is something that empowers a...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 31, 2022
- 6 min
The biggest risk you'll face in retirement
The biggest financial risk is running out of money in retirement. Are there other risks? Yes. But are they more important than making...
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Nicholas Pihl
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
Are HSAs good? What should I do with mine?
First off, let me say, this isn't advice tailored to your individual situation. HSAs aren't a good fit for everybody, as I discuss at the...
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Nicholas Pihl
- May 6, 2022
- 1 min
May "Book Club" Recommendations
I thought this conversation between Tim Ferris and Rick Rubin was really interesting. Rick Rubin is a record producer who has worked with...
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