Bethany Miller, Assistant Financial Advisor
The Often-Overlooked Steps When Starting a Business
As we celebrate the birth of our nation each July, we’re reminded of the vision, values, and determination it took to establish something entirely new. Starting a business may not involve drafting a declaration or leading a revolution, but in many ways, it’s a similar endeavor. Both nations and businesses begin with a core set…
Understanding Economic Buzzwords (Without the Fear)
Every time you open your favorite news app, the headlines practically scream: “The Dollar Is Collapsing!” “Inflation Spiraling Out of Control!” “Recession Is Imminent!” You open TikTok or YouTube and find an influencer urgently warning you to buy gold, sell everything, or adopt the latest get-rich scheme. Fear is powerful. It gets people’s attention. It…
How Does Economics Apply to Me?
When most people hear the word “economics,” they might picture complicated charts, political debates, or Wall Street jargon. But you don’t have to be a stockbroker or economist to understand the economy. Economics, at its core, is simply the study of how people use limited resources to meet unlimited needs and desires. So what does…
Goal Setting and the New Year
You have probably heard the statistic that over 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail. But a more important story may be that just 3 in 10 Americans make resolutions in the first place. If you don’t set a goal, you’ve already failed. Do you have a goal for the new year? Do you have a…
Four Investing Pitfalls to Avoid
Investing is one of the most powerful financial tools available for growing wealth, but it’s not magic. You have to approach it carefully and with a plan if you want to get the most from your investments. As a young person or someone just starting out on your financial journey, here are a few of…