by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Fitness, Health, History, Running Money ®
People say it feels like they’re in jail. The quarantine isn’t a punishment, nor will it cure the Coronavirus. But it’ll help save lives by spreading out the infections over time. – Time that allows our systems to get reconfigured to fight the virus. Others encourage...
by Mark R. Tracy, MBA | Fitness, Health, Running Money ®
As many of you know, my wife’s Uncle Allen (Ralph’s Brother-in-law) passed away unexpectedly on the job last year. That spooked her, as she discovered she shared bad habits with Allen, and it motivated her to examine her own lifestyle. The focus on my health started...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness, Health, Running Money ®, RunninRalph
The white line stretches through the upcoming curve. The streets are empty except for me and the on-coming white SUV. The road is slick and the shoulder muddy from last night’s downpour. One foot in front of the other; this is the stretch of road where I like to...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Economic Commentary, Running Money ®, Volatility
Two related factors threaten the continued economic expansion: global trade uncertainty and business capital expenditures. The stock market never likes uncertainty and while the President keeps the world informed as he plays hardball in trade discussions with other...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Fitness, Health, Running Money ®, RunninRalph
The morning of arrival day to our most recent LPL National conference coincided with the annual “America’s Finest City Half Marathon”, a race from Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park in the heart of San Diego. So, we organized a team of about 25, including...
