by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Diversification, Economic Commentary, Enduring Principles, Market Update
With five inbound lanes, including a state highway, a connector to an Interstate, and Main Street changing from two to one way, everyone passing through my hometown’s “five points” intersection needs to pay attention to the signals. Likewise, the...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness, Motivation, Running Money ®, RunninRalph
Running cadence is important. An optimal rate is about 180 steps per minute (SPM). With a slower cadence there’s a likelihood of overstriding, a common problem with novice runners often evidenced by severe heel striking. This situation in turn often leads to...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Market Update, Oil, Videos
Efficient new oil extraction technologies, which helped American oil production skyrocket over the past decade, are causing worldwide problems. The world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, is 100% owned by the Saudi government. Not only can they can produce...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Market Update, Volatility
Recovery from surgery keeps me from running, and that is torture. The change in my routine, not the surgery. The stock market began its first correction in four years about 100 days ago. The volatility since that correction seems like torture. Moreover, the first days...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Running Money ®
Manhattan Towers is the new home of our branch office serving clients in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. We first opened an office in El Segundo nearly a decade ago, to provide support for our many clients with Chevron, Raytheon, TRW, & Boeing connections. The...
