Flourish Blog

As the seasons change it is important to maintain a forward focus, despite the increasingly hectic routines of family and work calendars. In many respects the multiple activities piled onto our calendars are a good metaphor for the rapid changes we see in the stock market. That same type of

Carl Richards, Director of Investor Education for the BAM Alliance, posted an article in The New York Times asking people to consider how they value their time and attention. Our attention might be the most valuable asset we have. If you were asked to spend money each time you went

Summer is a great time to connect with friends and family. It presents so many wonderful opportunities to share a meal, attend family gatherings or simply relax with friends that sometimes it seems like the season can just fly right by. One idea to capitalize on these important moments of

Carl Richards, Director of Investor Education for the BAM Alliance, posted an article in the New York Times about the importance of not gambling with money you need for your short-term goals.  We want to make sure our clients have enough cash set aside to cover them for the next 2-3 years, even if it

With my oldest daughter graduating from high school, we have been busy with graduation celebrations, planning for freshman orientation, and making lists to prepare for life in a College dorm room.  It has also been an opportunity to discuss finances together and set expectations for life beyond high school.  Here

Carl Richards, Director of Investor Education for the BAM Alliance, posted an article in the New York Times about the illusion of certainty in investing. For many people, technology has led them to believe that they can predict what the market is going to do or that anyone can be