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6
April

Investing is for Optimists

By Anthony Farella · No Comment(s)

“we are becoming healthier, cleaner, smarter, kinder, happier, and more peaceful”

15
March

Tales from the Tax Prep Front Lines

By Dick Schlote · No Comment(s)

Tax preparation gives interesting insight about personal financial situations.  Here are some examples. Last year an elderly lady brought her tax documents to the AARP Volunteer Tax Service for preparation.  Her 1099s, etc. were not well organized, but appeared to be adequate.  She, herself, was a little disorganized, and not entirely comfortable with what she [...]

25
February

Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) in the New York Times

By Anthony Farella · No Comment(s)

Ron Lieber, of the New York Times, profiles Dimensional Fund Advisors in a recent article.  The funds offered by DFA are only available to investors through approved fee only investment advisors.  We recommend DFA funds in many of our client’s portfolios.  You can find the article here: Your Money: Finding Success, Passionate Followers in Tow [...]

13
October

Fixed Income Risk in Your Portfolio

By Anthony Farella · No Comment(s)

With interest rates near historical lows, some investors may be anxious about a possible rate climb and its potential impact on their fixed income investments. 

20
July

Following a Fiduciary Standard of Care

By Dick Schlote · No Comment(s)

Meeting new people or reconnecting with acquaintances often leads to the question of where I’m working these days.  I reply, “I work for Rockbridge Investment Management, which is a ‘Registered Investment Advisor’ (RIA).”  With that response I usually get a nod and a change of subjects.