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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Mar 22, 20233 min read


"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...

Nicholas Pihl
Mar 14, 20234 min read


"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)...

Nicholas Pihl
Mar 14, 20233 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Mar 13, 20233 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Dec 30, 20223 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Dec 27, 20225 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Dec 1, 20223 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Nov 23, 20224 min read


Why Investing During Retirement is Different
You have been working hard for most of your life, contributing to retirement accounts, and hoping for the best rate of return you could...

Nicholas Pihl
Nov 17, 20224 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 18, 20223 min read


What causes markets to crash (and recover)?
Link from: https://www.livescience.com/diseases-despair-rising-us.html

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 13, 20224 min read


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?"...

Nicholas Pihl
Sep 29, 20222 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Sep 21, 20225 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Sep 19, 20221 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 31, 20221 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 31, 20221 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 31, 20221 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 31, 20226 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
May 13, 20224 min read


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...

Nicholas Pihl
May 6, 20221 min read



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