As evidence that one is not defined by their station in life, the great Stoic philosopher of first-century Rome, Epictetus (circa 55 – 135 AD), was born into slavery, which likely affected his general ...

In the unpredictable world of investing, market corrections are like the twists and turns of a roller-coaster ride. You know they're coming, yet that doesn't make them any less stomach churning or ...

The Federal Reserve could be done raising interest rates, but there are questions about how long they will stay elevated. Sectors with interest rate exposure have been hit hard by the Fed's rate hike ...

Investing is rarely simple, and knowing where to focus one’s energy can be a challenge. As we know, markets respond instantly to political headlines, economic data, and global events - and it’s easy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. When it comes to financial planning—especially retirement—one simple concept ...

This election reminds me of another presidential election not long ago (but before the last one). Living and working in a famously liberal-progressive city, after that particular election, I was ...

Business leaders are accustomed to uncertainty. In just the last five years, we’ve navigated a generational global pandemic, steep inflation, the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on global supply ...

At times, it can feel like anxiety and uncertainty are just a part of everyday life. A little anxiety is normal, but when it builds up, it can become disruptive and even debilitating. No matter how ...

When it comes to job interviews, the hiring manager is in the driver’s seat. They ask the questions and make the decisions. But candidates aren’t simply passengers in the process. It’s possible and ...

Last week, I promised my wife I’d be waiting right outside baggage claim when her flight landed. I’d messed this up a few times in the past with my worst airport pickup performance causing her to have ...