Suddenly, in the past few weeks, the markets have looked a lot scarier to a lot of nonprofessional investors.  Why?  The answer probably has something to do with human psychology.  An Australian company called FinaMetrica has been giving lay consumers a scientifically-designed risk profile questionnaire for the past 12 years, helping financial advisors evaluate whether [...]

A free consumer webinar series is being offered by the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.  It is designed to help consumers across the country better understand personal financial matters.  Each session will be led by a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor and are for educational purposes only so you know you’re getting expert, conflict-free advice.  The sessions are web-based so [...]