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Generation X? I feel your pain!

December 15, 2015/1 Comment/in Building Wealth, Family, Finance /by Michael Rivas

Generation X has some problems—and not just their own. Perhaps the biggest one of all is that this group has everyone else’s problems too!

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Michael Rivas quoted in Investment News

November 19, 2015/1 Comment/in Finance, Uncategorized /by Michael Rivas

Forget boomers and millennials, Gen Xers need advisers’ help the most

Even though they are in their peak earning years, they have the poorest financial habits

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A New Age of Opportunity

September 28, 2015/1 Comment/in Building Wealth, Finance /by Michael Rivas

Change may be a given, but even when we know it’s for the better, shifting our own thinking can be quite a challenge.

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Is “breaking news” killing your financial plan?

July 22, 2015/1 Comment/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

The fact is, all that financial “news” means absolutely nothing to the normal investor. Sure, the play-by-play changes in the stock market may make a difference to the day traders—at least for the day. And yes, the clicks on CNN’s website will make a difference to some marketing genius’s commission check. But for anyone investing for the long term, none of it matters. It’s just noise.

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Doing more chores than your spouse? (You must be the mathematician!)

June 24, 2015/3 Comments/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

What most couples don’t realize is this: the mathematician in the house is getting a pretty raw deal.

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7 Steps to Start Building Wealth Now

May 6, 2015/3 Comments/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

By being mindful of your debt-to-income ratio and leveraging your expendable income wisely, you really can start building your wealth now.

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The mighty dollar: The good, the bad, and the ugly

January 30, 2015/1 Comment/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

Is a strong dollar all good news? Here’s a quick peek at the good, the bad, and the ugly about a high-flying dollar.

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Stop the online marketing madness!

December 23, 2014/1 Comment/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

Keeping a lid on spending can be a challenge—especially when we’re constantly inundated with marketing that is designed to lead us away from those conscious, conscientious decisions.

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Why ‘Tapering’?

September 10, 2013/1 Comment/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

“Tapering” will allow those awash in ‘cash’ to put their money back to work without shocking the system. The combination of demographics and historically large amounts of cash on hand will blunt most inflation pressures caused by a ‘normalizing’ of the interest rate environment.

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Gold's Luster is Illusive

What is going on with gold!?!

July 26, 2013/1 Comment/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

The gold market has seen some of its more volatile trading days recently. What does it mean for us as investors? Is it time to buy now?

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Tax Planning Checklist

July 26, 2013/2 Comments/in Finance /by Michael Rivas

Here are a couple thoughts to consider for your tax planning.

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Louisiana College Plans

What’s the best way to fund college in Louisiana?

July 26, 2013/4 Comments/in Family, Finance /by Michael Rivas

College is expensive! Getting a head start by funding a 529 plan is a smart way to fund your child’s future. It’s an incredible gift that keeps on giving.

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