Time to Get Active
Summer has officially begun, and our kids are super busy. Right after school let out, we went down to visit grandparents in Williamsburg. We went to Busch Gardens and stayed until the park closed, then got up early the next
Are You Biased?
With your investments, I mean. There is an interesting slide from JP Morgan with two charts showing investor allocations by region. There is quite a large disconnect between a US investor’s allocation to non-US investments and the actual make-up of
Don’t Be a Waffler
When you’re an 8-year-old kid like my son Coleman, and you LOVE sports, it’s okay to be a waffler. He is willing to (and pretty much does!) try anything and everything that involves a ball, stick, glove, goal, hoop, etc.
Stranger Things
Nathan Gilbert
I am not sure how many of you are fans of the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things, but my wife and I are pretty much addicted. Before I go any further, this is NOT a spoiler post, as we have
Keep on Eating?
Our youngest, Molly, has been on an eating binge unlike anything we have seen with our other two kids. We are all in amazement every time she sits down to eat a meal or even a snack. She is usually
The Perfect Match
Today is Valentine’s Day—the day we celebrate love and the pursuit of living happily ever after in a loving, long-term relationship. However, it is tough to find THE ONE—often you have to kiss a lot of frogs to finally meet
I heart Tom Brady (even as a Redskins fan)
If you are one of the 111 million people that watched the Super Bowl on Sunday night, you were treated to one of the best comebacks of all time (if not the best). Whether you love or hate the Patriots,
Reflections
I just returned from an annual investment conference in Florida—it is one of my favorite to attend, not only because it is oceanside in Florida in January, but also because of the great content and cutting edge investment strategies that
When Should You Claim Social Security Benefits?
Of all the questions our clients face, this is certainly one of the most perplexing. Timing when to claim social security benefits has a significant and permanent impact on your retirement cash flow. In weighing your decision, consider your health
Begin with the End in Mind
Hello everyone, this is Cindy Legg and I am excited to be part of Meridian Financial Partners! I look forward to sharing some thoughts with all of you for Meridian’s blog this week. Have you ever planned a large party or better