Financial Articles & Podcasts

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Don’t Go Shopping Without a List

Have you ever gone to the grocery store without a list?  If so, you probably know the following things are...
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6 Questions To Ask A Potential Financial Advisor

A few weeks ago a new, potential client came in to meet with me. He was armed with a list...
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Rise Of The Machines

The rise of the robo advisor in recent years, and particularly the increase in visibility of these new automated offerings...
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What Guacamole Can Teach Us About Market Volatility

It’s important to remember, particularly in times of increased volatility, that the stock market is called that because it is,...
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How to enjoy an $18 Mai-Tai

As a financial advisor1, I often hear people express a common sentiment that goes something like this: “I want to...
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Even Mr. Spock Could Use a Financial Plan

As I worked towards my undergraduate degree in finance, then my Certified Financial Planner® designation, and finally my Masters in...
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Join Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management at Bike MS: Waves to Wine 2015

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease which causes damage to the insulating covers of nerve cells in the...
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The Time Is Now

The recent end of the school year has brought about a lot of change in our house, with our daughter...
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Financial Planning in a New Era of Marriage Equality

When the euphoria of Friday’s landmark Supreme Court ruling, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in the U.S., wears off a bit,...
  1. Episode 114: Why People Avoid Financial Planning 7:02
  2. Episode 113: Trump Accounts 8:54
  3. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  4. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  5. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing