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Financial tactics and tools for self-starters to achieve enduring financial freedom decades ahead of the norm. Delivered once a month on the first Saturday.



How Age Impacts Your Investment Decisions
Your mindset and goals continually evolve over time. At age 25, you might be focused on paying off student loans and saving up for your...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


What to Do When the Market Tanks
You notice over your morning coffee a stern warning emanating from your television as the very serious business reporter notes the Dow...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read
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[Infographic] What to Do When the Market Tanks
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Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20241 min read


Investments Keeping You Up at Night? Managing Stress During Market Volatility
For millions, the pandemic has served as a source of financial distress and worry. This rings true, in particular, for investors of all...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


The Stock Market and the Economy Are Not the Same: A Guide to Understanding the Difference
When we think of financial health, a few things might come to mind. We may think of our own financial status, our investments, the Dow...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


4 Easy Tricks to Avoid Getting Emotional About Your Investments
Whether you’re new to the stock market or a seasoned investor, it can be hard to keep your emotions in check. As you hear unsavory news...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


What is the Difference Between Modern Portfolio Theory and Behavioral Finance?
There are two different belief systems that serve as the basis for investment decisions: the modern portfolio theory (MPT) and behavioral...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Behavioral Finance Book Roundup: 6 Must-Reads
For many, it can be a challenge to keep their emotions in check when it comes to investing. Staying steady as you watch the stocks you’ve...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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[Infographic] The Connection Between Health & Wealth
Invest In a Life You Love, When You're Ready, There Are Three Ways I Can Help You Become a Client—Apply to become a client of mine and...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20241 min read


What is FIRE Retirement and Should You Consider It?
If the idea of retiring in your early 50s’, 40’s, 30’s or even late 20’s appeals to you, you may be interested in joining the FIRE...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


How to Make Your Money Last in Retirement
Since there is no exact timeline on how long we will live or what our future may hold, it’s understandable to have questions and concerns...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


6 Ways to Overcome Market Psychology
Market psychology is the reaction to investing. Overcoming market psychology is not easy but learning how the market works can reduce the...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


How Could the Behavior Gap Affect Your Investments During Market Volatility?
“It turns out my job was not to find great investments, but to help create great investors,” writes Carl Richards, author of “The...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


5 Ways to Financially Empower Yourself (Or a Woman in Your Life)
According to a recent study, there is a universal gender gap in financial literacy between men and women. However, while women reported...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Top 6 Financial Concerns Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Face
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) are people who have at least $30 million in assets. In recent years, the pool of people meeting...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Common Financial Mistakes High Net Worth Real Estate Investors Make
High net worth individuals (HNWI) is a classification used by the financial services industry to denote an individual or a family with...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


10 Rules to Live by if You Want to Achieve Financial Independence
Financial independence can be defined in a number of ways. However, when most think of financial independence they dream of a time in...

Donovan C.
Mar 10, 20244 min read


6 Money Lessons We All Wish We Learned in High School
Growing up, it’s not common that we’re taught practical financial lessons in school. While geometry is usually on the curriculum,...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20244 min read


These 5 Favorite Venture Capitalist Books Will Help You Achieve Success
Whether you're currently in the midst of developing a business idea or are an aspiring entrepreneur, obtaining funds is essential to your...

Donovan Carson
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Got Stock Options? A Guide to Understanding the Complexities of Equity Compensation
Equity compensation is an alternative compensation strategy designed to provide employees with investment opportunities through...

Donovan Carson
Mar 9, 20243 min read
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