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Reader Question: What is a Stock Exchange?
I had an interesting reader question recently that relates to the blackout at the New York Stock Exchange this past Wednesday. What is a stock exchange and what do the… -
Dissecting the Dissenters:More Takeaways from Obergefell v. Hodges
Last Tuesday, I offered some takeaways from the majority opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges. I meant to follow up on Friday, but I ended up taking time to enjoy the… -
Six Takeaways from Obergefell v. Hodges
As I was brushing my teeth last Friday morning, Ben charged into the bathroom waving his phone at me. He was singing, laughing, and doing the twist (his version of… -
How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits When Married
Now that you know the fundamentals of the social security system, it’s time to learn how to make the most of getting benefits as a married couple. Employing any of… -
What You Need to Know About Taking Social Security
I’ve been on a marriage kick lately in anticipation of the Obergefell decision coming out very soon. And when I reviewed my prior posts on the financial advantages of getting… -
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Brian Thompson Financial provides a free newsletter that gives you simple tips for organizing and improving your financial life. Each newsletter also has an easy to use tool like a budgeting… -
Arguments Against Marriage
Marriage isn’t for everyone. A friend told me recently that he wants his life “to be a frustration of capitalism,” and he believes that marriage is foundation of that capitalism.… -
Why Marriage Matters
Can you feel the excitement? The momentum for marriage equality is stronger than ever thanks to recent wins in Ireland and Mexico. The United States Supreme Court should deliver its… -
Buy Renters Insurance!
One of my proudest moments as an advisor came before I knew that I wanted to be one. And I can’t talk about insurance without telling the story that served… -
Are you Neglecting This Important Part of Your Financial Plan?
Insurance isn’t the sexiest topic to discuss. Most of the time, reading about personal finance involves articles on budgeting, paying off debt, or investing. But insurance plays an important role… -
Adopting The Bucket Budget
So you want to budget. In fact, you know you need to budget. But you don’t have the discipline and/or desire to track all of your expenses. What do you… -
Do You Really Need a Detailed Budget?
This probably doesn’t surprise you: I keep an extremely detailed budget. I track every penny and have for over a decade. I get a little on edge if I miss… -
How to Set and Achieve Your Money Goals
I’ve been a bit nostalgic this week. My family reunion over the long weekend reminded me of just how fast time flies. Then yesterday, the primary tax preparer at our…