I came across this MassMutual consumer poll, which revealed that 33% of those over 50 failed. Claiming Social Security is a decision not to be taken lightly and one that...
To Pay off my Mortgage Early or Not; That is the Question
As I sat down to write this article, the title above popped into my mind. I then began to wonder about the original version of the quote: “To be, or...
Today’s Market and Major League Baseball
Last week, we had an Investment Committee meeting at Redwood that generated some interesting discussions. One topic was the belief that a person must be insane to buy stock right...
Redwood Investment Update – Lessons from an investment icon
Happy 90th birthday, Warren Buffet! To celebrate, the stock market has decided to throw you a party. Remember the celebration for your 70th? Our old friend Microsoft was there. Faces...
Preparing for the Inevitable – The Loss of a Parent
No family wants to address the elephant in the room, but the discussion needs to start somewhere. Are you adequately prepared to handle things when confronted with the death of...
Our Politicians Have Been Busy…Finally!
There is finally some good news to report. Our representatives in Washington have been somewhat busy and we have three government programs to share with you, our valued clients. Coronavirus...
The Noise is Deafening
In its latest update, Apple added a new app that sends an alert to your Apple Watch or iPhone when it identifies sound levels in your environment that may negatively...
Space Mountain and the Market
If you haven’t noticed, it’s been a volatile year in the stock market. In fact, it kind of feels like a roller-coaster ride. If you’ve never been to Disney World,...
