Hugh F. Wynn
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?
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Jul 3
- 5 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- May 30
- 3 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Apr 25
- 8 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Apr 11
- 7 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Feb 1
- 3 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Jan 18
- 3 min
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.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Jan 4
- 3 min
2024: Good Vibes on the Home Sales Market Horizon
You can study, infer and predict all you want about home sales, but there's a 50/50 chance it'll be different tomorrow.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Nov 30, 2023
- 4 min
The American Housing Stalemate is Triggering the Market - and Buyers
Home ownership remains unaffordable for increasing numbers of millennials and younger generations.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min
Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Buy Index Funds and Sit on Your A**
Buffett has a 99-year-old-sidekick, Charlie Munger, his longtime business partner who shares a pragmatic investment philosophy.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Oct 26, 2023
- 3 min
A Tale of the Obsessive Habit That Won't Come Back to Haunt You
Like the sound of the heartbeat in Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart,"I won't stop repeating this mantra until everyone uncovers this truth
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Oct 19, 2023
- 3 min
It Pays (Thousands) to Shop Around When Mortgage Rates are Rising
Mortgage interest rates are rising, so it takes a keen eye and steely reserve to land a decent interest rate in today's market.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Oct 12, 2023
- 3 min
Why You Should Stay Invested in Down Markets
Although chaotic markets are stressful, they can positively affect your investment portfolio. Here's a refresher.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
Emotional Investing Can Traumatize Your Savings Strategy
Folks often frame financial decisions incautiously in the pursuit of financial stability as opposed to optimizing security, and vice versa.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 28, 2023
- 4 min
Solutions to Housing Market Woes are Hiding in Plain Sight
There's never a dull moment on the residential real estate scene. Being a prospective homebuyer or seller is not for the faint of heart.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 21, 2023
- 3 min
SECURE Act 2.0 Breathes New Life into 529 Education Savings Plans
RED ALERT! Starting in 2024, there will be enhanced flexibility in rolling “left over” 529 education funds into a Roth IRA.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
Social Security vs. Pension Plans: How do they Stack in Retirement?
Social Security and pension plans provide reliable sources of monthly payments in retirement. But how do they differ - and compare?
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 31, 2023
- 4 min
How to Plan Your Retirement Portfolio with Zero Savings
Does planning for retirement at a young age seem like a waste of time? Here's how to start saving and investing AS YOUNG AS POSSIBLE.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 24, 2023
- 2 min
Four Ways Small Investors Have it Better Than "Wall Street" Wizards
Small fish (investors) have four advantages over the Wall Street sharks that help them maximize investment performance in the long run.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 3, 2023
- 3 min
Target-Date Funds: A Major Player on the Investment Scene
Whenever I read negative Target-Date Fund (TDF) critiques, my initial response is to consider the motives of those critics.
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Hugh F. Wynn
- Jul 27, 2023
- 4 min
Compounding: The Good…the Bad…and the (Lovely) Rule of 72
Although a bit out of our control, longevity adds as much to the Amazing Power Of Compounding as do those funds being compounded.
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