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The future is almost here

By Kevin Theissen “Try putting your iPhones down every once in a while, and look at people’s faces,” said Amy Poehler, a comedian. Mobile technology: the next generation Faster and more efficient mobile phones are on the horizon. That’s right, […]

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Monthly market insights for May 2017

By Kevin Theissen U.S. markets Shaking off political turbulence in Washington, stocks climbed higher in May amid the strongest corporate earnings growth in years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.33 percent, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained […]

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Money-draining food myths

By Kevin Theissen The road to better health may sometimes involve an extra expense here and there, but you should be careful about wasting money on diet ideas wit  promises that are based more on myth than fact. If you’re considering […]

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It’s time to talk about aging

By Kevin Theissen We are all, inexorably, marching toward old age. By 2030, 72 million Americans will be age 65 or older. The good news is longevity has been improving, and people are remaining healthy and vibrant at older ages. […]

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Eight mistakes that can upend your retirement

By Kevin Theissen Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. […]

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Monthly market insight

By Kevin Theissen U.S. markets Strong corporate earnings, results from the French presidential election, and a tax reform proposal combined to propel stock prices higher in April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.34 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 […]

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$1 invested in 1802

By Kevin Theissen How much would $1 be worth today if invested in 1802? Professor Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School put together a chart of real returns for various investment asset classes, adjusted for inflation that shows what would have […]

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Putting a price tag on your health

By Kevin Theissen We hear over and over again how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But being healthy for its own sake isn’t easy—especially when you’re facing down temptation or battling procrastination. For some, the monetary benefits of […]

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