by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Financial Plan, IRA Accounts, Running Money ®
Rob married his high school sweetheart Gina just after he safely returned from the Vietnam War. Together they raised a family and built a successful furniture business. Gina, born on June 30, is nine days older than Rob, born July 8, so they split the difference and...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Market Update, Running Money ®
The history of the stock market returns mapped against the control of the three most important houses in Washington DC is evident. When Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, the stock market sees its worst overall...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness
Years ago, during my regular visits to my hometown of Stroudsburg, PA, mom got me connected with a local fitness group dubbed the “Mill Rats.” They meet every morning at the American Ribbon Factory to begin their group runs, or walks, or rides. These...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, History, Politics, Running Money ®
Love him or hate him, Donald Trump occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the next four years. He has been compared to the man honored on our $20 bill, Andrew Jackson, because both rode waves of populist support into the oval office. Like Jackson, it appears that he is...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness, Running Money ®, RunninRalph
In honor of our veterans, the Murrieta Rotary Club’s Field of Honor program decorates Town Square Park with thousands of American flags. This year they added the “Run Forrest Run 5k,” which I did on November 5 with my five-year old granddaughter. She...
