by David C. Branch | Aug 5, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
People are living longer than ever before. While increased life expectancy is a positive development, it also presents new challenges—especially when it comes to retirement planning. A longer life means a longer retirement, and that can significantly increase the...
by David C. Branch | Aug 5, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
When it comes to building long-term wealth, few forces are as powerful as compound interest. Often called the eighth wonder of the world, compound interest allows your money to grow faster by earning interest not just on your original investment, but also on the...
by David C. Branch | Aug 5, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Economic uncertainty is a constant reality. From inflation and interest rate hikes to geopolitical instability and market volatility, there will always be events that test your financial plan. While you cannot predict the future, you can prepare for it. Building a...
by David C. Branch | Jul 3, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Retirement planning is often seen as a numbers game—calculating savings targets, estimating investment returns, and projecting future expenses. But behind every spreadsheet is a human mind shaped by emotion, bias, and behavior. This is where behavioral finance plays a...
by David C. Branch | Jul 3, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Market corrections are an inevitable part of investing. They occur when the stock market declines by at least ten percent from a recent high and are often triggered by economic uncertainty, geopolitical events, or changes in investor sentiment. While corrections can...
by David C. Branch | Jul 3, 2025 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Inflation is often called a silent thief. It does not cause sudden losses like a market crash, but over time, it slowly eats away at the value of your money. For investors and savers alike, understanding how inflation works—and how to protect against it—is essential...
