Ken Orenstein FRC / Brokerage Consulting

09/02/2026

There’s no single reason September has such a weak track record for stocks—but a few theories keep coming up. Should you worry this year?

09/01/2026

From steam engines and railroads to the internet, every major technological shift has changed how people work and businesses operate.

08/26/2026

Risk is loud, opportunity is quiet—which helps explain why people often fear loss more than they value upside.

08/25/2026

The Marcus Aurelius people-pleasing paradox: we love ourselves most, yet hand the final verdict to others. Why?

08/23/2026

The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, New York Times columnist Jeff Sommer says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.

08/22/2026

While financial independence and retirement often get confused for the same thing, they're not—and understanding the differences can help you make retirement decisions.

08/18/2026

The old idea of “the village” is fading fast—and one sign of it is how rarely Americans even talk to their neighbors anymore. Rebuilding it could start with something surprisingly simple like walking the dog or taking a hike.

08/14/2026

Learn the signs of a "vacation hangover" and tips to ease the abrupt shift from relative freedom back into sustained attention, decision-making, and problem-solving.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

The digital environment makes it so easy to spend money. The key is to put a little friction between us and our purchases.