Does FOMO Hold You Back?

February 2, 2023 | Financial Planning, General, Markets, Ogorek Blog, Retirement

Here are three ways that the Fear Of Missing Out can distort your perspective on what's really important, and how to overcome them.

Can Financial Assets Have All Gain With No Pain?

October 4, 2022 | Financial Planning, General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

Is the turbulence we’re seeing in stocks and bonds merely a hiccup, or is it a sign that there will be more pain down the road for investors?

Don’t Let A Bear Market Keep You From Retiring

July 5, 2022 | Financial Planning, General, Markets, Ogorek Blog, Retirement

The bear market doesn’t have to change your retirement plans. Here are some ideas that may help you keep your retirement plans on track.

Protecting Your Portfolio During A Bear Market

June 7, 2022 | General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

With the stock market touching bear market territory, now may be a good time to revisit your retirement spending strategy.

What We Can Learn From The Debt Ceiling Crisis 10 Years Ago

October 5, 2021 | General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

Ten years ago, the U.S. faced a similar debt ceiling crisis. How was it handled then and what did we learn to help guide us today?

The Stock Market Climbs A Wall Of Worry

August 24, 2021 | General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

Despite stellar returns and low volatility, why do more investors expect the market to fall than for the market to rise?

We Are To Blame For Our Nation’s Exploding Debt

July 28, 2021 | Financial Planning, General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

The national debt is now over 4x what it was when Ronald Reagan first took office. How is the government able to sustain this level of debt?

Beating The Market By Saving The Planet

June 22, 2021 | Financial Planning, Markets, Ogorek Blog

What are sustainable investments? Are there financial implications to investing in sustainable stock funds?

Why You Should Care About Biden’s Tax Hikes, Even If You’re Not a Millionaire

April 28, 2021 | Financial Planning, General, Markets, Ogorek Blog

Even though Biden’s proposed tax plan applies to households making more that $1 million, it can affect anyone who earns less than that.