By: Laura Walton AFC® We’ve been celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing and one interview caught my attention. In 1988, Terry Gross of Fresh Air interviewed Brigadier General Chuck Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot who became the first pilot to break the sound barrier. In 1947, Yeager flew the X-1…
By: Laura Walton AFC® Socially responsible investing is a priority for individuals who are concerned about the sustainability and ethical impact of companies they invest in. The term “triple bottom line” suggests that in addition to financials, environmental and social factors should be considered when evaluating a company’s worth. Financial returns have long been…
By: Laura Walton AFC® Or two, or three. After three years of experiencing the unexpected, I came across a newspaper article about a new foundation in town featuring a smiling picture of the founder. I read that they were providing FREE investment advice and classes for those who might not otherwise have access to a…
My mantra is “if you can’t save, you can’t invest and if you can’t invest, you can’t build a secure future.” Lots of people I meet with either aren’t saving or aren’t saving enough and it’s usually because they don’t see how they can. At the same time, I speak with many who are amazing…