Before You Retire, Make a Leisure Plan with Purpose
We all know the importance of getting your finances in order and creating a financial plan when you are on the brink of retirement. However, creating a “leisure plan” can be just as important to a successful retirement. This recent USA Today article discusses the significance of planning how you may want to spend your […]
Market Commentary July 2016
Stock Markets Just look at the short-term variability in the various equity indices shown in the accompanying chart. It shows how markets behave through time – some markets are up substantially while others are down. Of course, this variability is reduced by holding a commitment to each, but it means periodically enduring down markets while […]
Client Care: Beyond Investing
Although our name is Rockbridge Investment Management, there are many services that we provide to our clients beyond managing investments. We wanted to share just a few of these additional skills with our clients. General Questions We are here for you as an ongoing resource for every financial question, big or small. Please ask! Retirement […]
Another Surprise – Yet Again!
The recent vote in Britain to exit the European Union is yet another reminder of how markets often react negatively to surprises. We cannot help but ask ourselves, “Is it different this time? Maybe this is the event that upends markets as we know them, and I would be stupid not to react!” As it […]
Introducing Kevin Sullivan
Rockbridge is pleased to announce that Kevin R. Sullivan joined the firm in April after spending 25+ years in the trust & investment management divisions of local banks. Kevin is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and brings to Rockbridge experience with trust and estate planning issues, portfolio management and business development for both personal, trust […]
Brexit Votes and Market Outcomes
Believe me, we get it. After yesterday’s Brexit referendum and its startling outcome, it’s hard to view today’s news without feeling your stomach twist over what in the world is going on. Whenever the markets scream bloody murder, your instincts deliver a sense of unrest ranging from discontent to desperation. Financial author Larry Swedroe has […]
Investing and Entertainment: John Oliver’s Take
Thanks in part to our evidence-based approach to investing, we don’t have to eat our words or advice very often. But recently, we discovered that we stand corrected on one point. Fortunately, it’s a point we’re happy to concede: Evidence-based investing doesn’t have to be such a boring subject after all. In his recent “Last […]
How to Get the Right Financial Adviser
Selecting the right financial adviser is crucial. You want someone who is trustworthy and who will act in your best interest, but they are not as easy to find as you would think. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provides tips on finding an adviser who is the right match for you. The author of […]
A Simple Guide to Life Insurance
Life insurance is often sold as a “one size fits all” product; it will serve as protection and as an investment account that will grow at an impressive interest rate. When you take the time to unwind these products, you will often find that the old saying holds true: “If it seems too good to […]
Should I Google My Retirement Plan?
A simple Google search for “retirement plan” or “retirement calculator” will provide thousands upon thousands of results. The number of websites that promise to provide retirement or financial guidance in a short amount of time are plentiful. The real question is, are they accurate? As with anything in life, the devil is in the details. […]