Here is an interesting article about human behavior in investing and the economy. Follow the link for a few of the big lessons.: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/11/im-just-now-realizing-how-stupid-we-are.aspx#.U58segSPf2I.email -Willis Mashburn read more →

When I first began my career as a financial advisor working in a national brokerage firm one of the first tools I learned to use was a software program for “financial planning”.  I collected answers to a defined series of questions which I then loaded into the program.  What came back was impressive, because it.. read more →

Two of my least favorite things:  running and mud collided on Saturday at the second annual Mudder’s Day Run, a 5k run put on by Harmony Family Center at the newly renovated Camp Montvale in Blount County.  Since Fred and I both serve on the board of Harmony Family Center and were event sponsors we.. read more →

Here is a link to a good article about Investment/Market Commentary that bombards us daily through the various TV and Radio outlets.  It will prove useful for all investors to be aware of what this article is saying. http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-04-09/what-you-re-hearing-is-market-noise -Willis Mashburn   read more →

As a financial planner I am frequently asked by parents about the best way to save for the cost of their child’s college education.  The question I am never asked is should their child go to college.  For most parents that is not a consideration.  The expectation is that once graduated from high school the.. read more →