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...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Market Update, Politics, Volatility
Donald Trump has completed his landmark quest and will become the nation’s 45th President after a contentious and often divisive campaign. In addition, the Republican Party has retained control of both houses of Congress. This outcome marks a significant...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Credit Management, Diversification, Enduring Principles, Financial Plan, Inflation, Insurance, Running Money ®, Videos
The game of Risk was one of my favorites as a kid. It taught me some of my most important rules about successful risk-taking. I was pretty good at the game. Battle strategies I used routinely to conquer the world seem to translate into modern financial management. The...
