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DIY Financial Advisor is a great book for investors who are considering managing their own portfolio or for professional investment advisors. It presents a great system- one that is accessible to those with time and interest, but it is still somewhat technical and complex.Whether an individual decides to self-implement this strategy or to hire an advisor, this book arms investors with knowledge of what pitfalls to avoid and a robust, evidence-based approach to investing.

Happy New Year. It’s already 2021 in much of the world. It’s been a strange year – a global pandemic prompted government restrictions not seen in generations, at least in the US. The way we work and shop has shifted. Social interactions have been affected. Jobless numbers jumped by unprecedented amounts (as did usage of the word “unprecedented.”) The US Government Debt grew by trillions of dollars. Social unrest was rampant. Oh, and the S&P 500 rose 16.3% and the NASDAQ 100 47.6%. Please enjoy a compilation of things I found of interest recently. As always, if you found something interesting or informative, please send to me.

Flu strains in circulation change slightly every year. Flu vaccine manufacturers include or omit specific strains based on advice given by several world-class health organizations. According to recent research, flu vaccines reduce the risk of illness by about 40 to 60%, provided the flu strains included with the vaccine match those in circulation. When people do get sick, they tend to get less sick if they've had the vaccine. With all the focus on COVID-19, we must not forget about the annual flu, which is a constant killer.

Whether you're looking to get out of town for a few days or visiting relatives for the holidays, traveling this time of year can be expensive and stressful - especially amidst COVID-19. Here are 7 ways to save money this holiday travel season.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have given average people and retail investors the same access as big financial institutions, and have thus democratized the investing process.

After the fastest bear market (stocks falling at least 20%) and a quick reversal from a humming economy to a steep recession in the first quarter, the economy has been rebounding nicely and the stock market has been on a tear.