As a financial advisor in Houston, TX, I spend a considerable amount of time talking with clients about the price of oil. Everyone in Houston is keenly aware that the price of oil has plummeted over the last few months, …
Schwab has announced that the mailing dates for 2015 tax forms will be a little bit later than they have in previous years. Below is a modified schedule of when you should expect to see your forms, either via mail …
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and I thought it would be a good time for you to hear from me. Dr. King always preached calm in turbulent times, and I would like to echo that sentiment during these …
So far the New Year has not been a “happy” one for investors. All of the major stock markets are in negative territory, but the major themes have not changed with the New Year. The same issues putting downward pressure …
Our founder and President, Mike Booker, was recently featured in The Suit magazine in an article titled “The Value of Objectivity“. The article focuses on what it means to be a fiduciary, taking care of client needs, and how retirees can …
Investors may not have learned from the market downturns of 2000–2002 and 2008 as much as we thought. According to a TIAA-CREF survey, more than half of investors (53%) think taking more risk in their investments guarantees a higher return. …
Given the recent holiday season, it’s likely you received a present in the form of a pre-paid gift cards. For those of you who like shopping on Amazon, you may realize that using those gift cards isn’t so easy. The …
The anticipation surrounding today’s announcement by the Federal Reserve rivaled that of the release of the latest Star Wars movie. After nearly a decade of a declining or unchanged Fed Funds Rate, the Fed hiked that rate by 0.25%. If …
Kevin Williamson, a correspondent for National Review recently wrote an article titled, “Rich America is a Working America”. In it he quotes some interesting statistics that call into question the negative portrayal of the “rich” that has become an effective …
This week, Heath Hightower and I are attending the Schwab IMPACT conference in Boston, providing us with the chance to hear from thought leaders across our industry. Yesterday, I had an opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Rick Rieder, Chief …
From time to time, we get to share amazing stories about our clients and their achievements, and we are honored to share Yamile Jackson’s story. Yamile is a PhD engineer and the heart behind Nurtured by Design, a company that …
Social Security benefits will not receive an inflation-adjustment increase for 2016. The announcement was made on October 15th via a press release from the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to the Social Security Act, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are not required …
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report …
Our third quarter newsletter introduces you to Financial Synergies’ new hires, reminds us to continue being warrior investors, discusses our new relationship with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and more. Check it out below: Q3 2015 Newsletter from Financial Synergies Asset Management, …
Banks these days are either gouging with hidden fees or requiring huge minimum balances. Since many of our clients have complex banking needs, I often refer them to Charles Schwab Bank.
On Thursday, October 1st Bryan Zschiesche answered listener calls on 88.7 KUHF for Houston Matters on Retirement and Financial Planning. Listen to the recorded segment by clicking the play button below:
“The Patience Principle” is an article written by Jim Parker, Vice President at DFA Australia Limited, for Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Outside the Flags column. The Patience Principle from Financial Synergies Asset Management, Inc
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