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Viewpoints: May 2019

Welcome to Viewpoints, a monthly bulletin from PDS Planning to our valued clients and friends.  Our goal with each issue of Viewpoints is to provide you with a wide variety of perspectives on life and wealth.  Feel free to share with others. Economic and Investment News Bits Paycheck to Paycheck:  51% of working adults could…

Market Commentary

Viewpoints: May 2018

Welcome to Viewpoints, a monthly bulletin from PDS Planning to our valued clients and friends.  Our goal with each issue of Viewpoints is to provide you with a wide variety of perspectives on life and wealth.  Feel free to share with others. Economic and Investment News Bits More Debt than Equity:  As of 12/31/17, the…

Beyond Your Finances, Market Commentary

Easy Money – It’s that Simple

A recent post from Jamie on his WealthAdviceMadeSimple blog regarding the value of online savings accounts.     Breaking a bad habit is hard, but not all habits are bad. I strongly recommend The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg to reinforce how habits can be used to create successful outcomes. However, many habits, or reluctance for…

Beyond Your Finances

PDS Fall Fashion Guide: Silver Sneakers!

As someone who is passionate about eating a balanced diet and keeping active, my ears perked up when one of our clients said they are a SilverSneakers Member. SilverSneakers is a program that has collaborated with fitness facilities to provide free gym memberships and fitness classes to older adults. What a wonderful idea! Now if…

Beyond Your Finances

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

He doesn’t put the cap on the toothpaste. She doesn’t love football. He doesn’t put the toilet seat down.  She doesn’t take care of her car. He plays too much golf. She buys too many shoes. If you’ve been in a relationship, you understand. If you’re in a relationship and this doesn’t sound familiar, give…

Don’t Pay More Simply Because You Have More Money.