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I had a strange experience the other weekend. I had some time to kill in the Tysons area and decided to pop into Tysons Corner Center. My last trip to a mall had been a very different experience, with more empty stores than shoppers. So, I was surprised to find Tysons packed. People were everywhere, […]

Headlines these days are full of stories of people being taken advantage of by scammers or people trying to commit fraud. A few weeks ago, the small town where my family is from was hit hard by a flood – and while the community outreach in the aftermath was heartwarming, it was heartbreaking to hear […]

Meridian Financial Partners’ Nathan Gilbert Named a Finalist on AdvisorHub’s 2026 Advisors to Watch List; Firm Also Recognized on USA TODAY’s Best Financial Advisory Firms List Warrenton financial advisory firm earns two national honors in 2026 WARRENTON, VA, July 23, 2026. Meridian Financial

When most people think about financial planning, they think about investing. Questions like, “What should I invest in?” or “Is this a good stock?” are some of the most common ones we hear. Investments are certainly important, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. In fact, some of the

At almost 7 and 10 years old, my kids are finally starting to grasp the concept of earning money via chores (and what chores pay the most).  I’m happy to report that over the summer, the piggy banks have started to fill up.  Which naturally lends itself to one of the most common questions I […]

We have often said in this space that diversification means you always own something you hate. A more technical way to define diversification is owning assets that have little correlation with each other. Ideally, you don’t want to own things that move in the same direction at the same time. One of the most powerful