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Back to the Basics: The PDQ Principles of Investing
While searching for a long-lost file in that great chasm called my computer, I stumbled upon a blog written over five years ago. I read...

Hugh F. Wynn
Oct 94 min read


Yet Another Issue Affecting the Residential Real Estate Market
What was common in the world of paper investments is increasingly a factor in the availability of homes for resale.

Hugh F. Wynn
Sep 153 min read


Don't Let Shiny Investment Funds Lure You to Higher Fees
Financial gurus on Wall Street are introducing a whole new brand of shiny new investments meant to tempt us into paying those dreaded investor fees.

Hugh F. Wynn
Aug 134 min read


Bird's Eye View of the (887-Page) One Big Beautiful Tax Bill
On the nation's 249th birthday, President Donald J. Trump officially signed The One Big Beautiful Bill into law. Here's a synopsis.

Hugh F. Wynn
Jul 182 min read


It's called Social "Security" for a Reason. Here's Why.
I am compelled to remind folks of that often unappreciated “trust fund” that brings (or should bring) each of us a modicum of comfort among the financial debris swirling around out there: Social Security.

Hugh F. Wynn
May 222 min read


What Is Your True Tax Rate?
Ours is a progressive tax system. Accordingly, your effective tax rate is less than what you might think it is…and typically lower. Let's dive further into this mind-bogglingly fascinating subject!

Hugh F. Wynn
Apr 243 min read


Can Anyone Predict the Tariffs' Impact on the Stock Market?
It seems advisable to tread carefully before making buy or sell investment decisions based on the highly political current tariff chaos. It's time to evaluate your risk tolerance.

Hugh F. Wynn
Apr 175 min read


Letter to the Editor: The Painful Parade of Zer000000es
Letter to the Wall Street Journal Editor about the painful parade of zeroes in our national debt.

Hugh F. Wynn
Apr 104 min read


How to Become an Investor Series: Financial Planning 101
Creating a financial plan is crucial to securing one’s financial future. But even the most meticulously drawn plan can have gaps. Fill 'em!

Hugh F. Wynn
Feb 275 min read


How to Become an Investor Series: Money Management 101
Money management is the key to optimizing portfolio investment yields. Stay on top of your cash particularly in the beginning.

Hugh F. Wynn
Feb 146 min read


Hypothetical Henry Series: I'm Still Young, Why Invest?
Younsters who deposit money in a traditional bank account probably notice low to zero returns. You need to invest - it's never tooo early!

Hugh F. Wynn
Feb 77 min read


Hypothetical Henry 2.0: Time to Get Serious About Investing
What better time to start preparing for retirement than when you get that first job…that first paycheck?

Hugh F. Wynn
Jan 175 min read


Changing Jobs? Don't Forget Your 401(k) (Game) Plan
If you are already participating in a 401(k) plan, don’t forget about the details of that plan when reupping at the next jobsite.

Hugh F. Wynn
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Many Investors (Surprisingly) Stay Put When Market Rates Fall
I’m of the opinion that many investors have simply shifted low-yielding bank savings account funds into money markets.

Hugh F. Wynn
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Expert POV: Why so Many Investors Lose Out When They Chase Gains
If index funds are the closest to a sure thing in today's stock market, why do so many investors fall short?

Hugh F. Wynn
Sep 11, 20244 min read


Don't Sit Still in the Face of Rising Property Tax Rates
There's no doubt that rising property taxe rates are placing hardship on rich and not-so-wealthy alike.

Hugh F. Wynn
Jul 3, 20245 min read


Treasury Bills: The Safest Investment in the World
In the midst of this roller coaster we call life, it's refreshing to encounter something that's a safe bet. Treasury bills fit that bill.

Hugh F. Wynn
May 30, 20243 min read


How to Help Your Family Navigate Your Golden Years
If properly preplanned, your golden years, which often last two decades or more, can be just that…golden.

Hugh F. Wynn
Apr 25, 20248 min read


Index Funds Shine Bright Despite Critics Throwing Shade
When the index fund made it debut almost a half-century ago, it wasn't welcomed with fanfare and open arms. It was a slow burn.

Hugh F. Wynn
Apr 11, 20247 min read


Give me a (Tax) Break! Texans Get a Big One in 2024
Texas homeowners are recipients of a much deserved property tax break in 2024.

Hugh F. Wynn
Feb 1, 20243 min read


New FAFSA: Don't Let Millions in Scholarships go to Waste
Don’t believe all of the criticism you might have heard about the new FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online form/process.

Hugh F. Wynn
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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