It’s Hard no

Time for a pop quiz: what do former NBA star Dennis Rodman and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have in common? Answer:...

Jan242013

Strategic asset allocation accounts for 90% of a portfolio's return.

Tempted to roll th

I had just returned from the ice surface to the dressing room, got settled in my place and was starting to remove my hockey gear...

Aug232012

Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Never for forever.

My 17 year-old son just went out of his way to make me look bad. Those of you with children – especially children of the...

Jun012012

When choosing a financial advisor, don't ignore your gut...

I’ve been a Herman cartoon fan since the day I read my first cartoon…I think it was Hal the deer bemoaning the bulls-eye...

May032012

Access to information abounds. Not so with insight.

As a child, among the most feared events of the month was haircut day. These were the days before Supercuts or First Choice...

Feb282012

If life's a dance, it's "follow the leader"

By Rick Tomalty on February 28, 2012 in Financial Literacy , Financial Philosophy , Saving with 0 comments

We have a neat little plaque on display in our home…it’s in my sight-line on the windowsill as I type this post. ...

Feb232012

Saving, saving, saving...
everybody wants to, hardly anyone does.

By Rick Tomalty on February 23, 2012 in Financial Literacy , Financial Philosophy , Retirement Planning , Saving with 0 comments

Came across an insightful video today that helps us understand why saving is such an elusive habit. According to Shlomo Benartzi...

Feb212012

Right thinking today. Someday, your future-self will thank you!

By Rick Tomalty on February 21, 2012 in Financial Philosophy , Saving with 2 comments

Today is the start a short series of posts that I intend to tie together with some concrete steps that will help parents help...