by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | History
There are chilling similarities – but fundamental differences too On December 7, 2001, a Gallup Poll ran the following headline: “Americans Say Sept. 11 Will Be More Historically Significant Than Pearl Harbor.” That December 7th day when Gallop ran that headline...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Retirement
Most people looking forward to retirement anticipate years of relaxation and fulfillment after decades of hard work. But the reality of retirement is often far different. For many people, retirement may bring financial stress, uncertainty, and the fear of outliving...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Book Review, Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Gold Medal, Health, Lifestyle, Long Term Care, Non-Fiction
The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia by: Marc Milstein, PhD Reviewed by: Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® Medal Rating: Gold Medal In “The Age-Proof Brain,” Marc Milstein provides an...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Client Stories, Diversification, Financial Plan, Motivation, Videos
The white carriage pulled by a white horse took us down the gentle grade around the back of the lake in full view of the guests seated at the entrance to the peninsula, on which resided in the gazebo. I have no memory of what we discussed along the way, but it would...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Market Update
The Three Bears of the market, don’t miss my latest article. ht.ly/Ucyqy