9/11: few combinations of numbers hold as much power as these three. This is a date which lives in infamy and remains an enduring symbol of loss and confusion, even over 10 years later. While there is some controversy over whether or not Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is focused on 9/11, the reality is [...]
The dollar is up. The dollar is down. What does it mean? By Jeffrey D. Carlson, CFP® You hear it regularly in the news: “The dollar rose today against other major currencies,” or “The dollar lost ground today on foreign exchange markets.” Just like stocks and bonds, currencies can fluctuate in value in comparison to [...]
Furniture is one of the biggest expenses in your Baltimore home. It is important to know the ways to clean you upholstery the correct way. Caring for Upholstery can be done easily using these tips. You can increase the life of upholstery by following a few simple rules: 1. Removing dirt that becomes embedded in [...]
Are you ready to become a first time home owner? This is a great time as the market is open to new buyers in many ways and interest rates are low. Are you ready for this journey to home ownership? Let’s discuss some items to consider as a first time buyer of a home. Ask [...]
What does your skin look like during the winter months? In winter the low temperatures, ice, snow and severe weather conditions can have an adverse affect on your skin. Even if you live in an area where old man winter is not as difficult to deal with, there tend to be harsh, strong winds and [...]
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is written so that you don’t need to have seen the first chapter in order to understand most aspects of the story, so it is easy to forget that it is a sequel. Still, there are weaknesses typical of a second outing in a series. The movie attempts to [...]
As most would guess, I being a Clarksville pet owner, would rather my dog relieve himself of any excrement that he might have; urine, vomit, or hairballs, outside in nature so I do not have to clean it up. Unfortunately while these accidents occur infrequently at best, many other people deal with this problem more [...]
This short presentation shares the results of the Glenelg Leadership Conference held at Glenelg High School in Howard County, Maryland. The youth of this conference got involved and participated in a Mastermind group brainstorming content. Watch the video and listen to the story! Enjoy!
Beyond Angry Birds: Using Technology for your Finances By Jeffrey D. Carlson, CFP® In addition to providing news, entertainment and access to social networking, mobile devices and apps can also make tracking your investments and the financial markets more convenient than ever before. Though this is good news for those who are interested in learning [...]
Each year, on January 1st, people around the world make their resolutions for the New Year. Often these are self-improvement related goals and dreams, such as to lose weight or organize their home. But what if more people resolved to treat their neighbor as a friend, or to help more often in the community? What [...]
