Tag Archive for: Steve Booren

The Good in the Gray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEV_69hNRAw
It is fascinating to watch and listen to the narrative of media within our country. We have a tendency to take sides on any given issue, resulting in a constant battle between good and evil, black…

What the Wright Brothers Taught Us About Government Innovation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3db0Ch5A4M
“Human flight by a machine will occur between one million and ten million years from now,” estimated the New York Times on October 9, 1903. Coincidentally, on that very day, Orville Wright wrote…

What Postage Tells Us About Inflation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqNHCXjgAw
July 17, 2015 is the 40th anniversary of the linkup between America and the Soviet Union in outer space. This was an amazing feat back in 1975, considering the Cold War had not yet even ended; rather…

PRESS RELEASE: DA Welcomes Prosperion Financial Advisors as New Community Partner
(Golden, CO – August 11, 2015) Prosperion Financial Advisors joins with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office in providing vital crime prevention services to seniors in our community. Prosperion Financial Advisors donated $10,000…

Confusing Volatility and Risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQrmzEwo_Cg
I believe it is imperative for investors to understand the difference between volatility and risk. Though often used synonymously, these are two very distinct ideas. We think success can be increased…

The Lifeblood of Advancements & Progress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWRjwiR_edU
When I evaluate companies for investment there’s always one character trait I look for, disruptive innovation. These troublemaker companies aren’t content with the status quo and dare to be…

When Will the Market “Correct”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0C6NNrnY4
March 9th, 2015 marks the sixth anniversary of the end of the last market correction. That day the Standard & Poor’s 500 ended at 676.53 versus today’s closing level of 2,100. But the significance…

Time to Back Up the Truck?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKg3ISoM1zs
Ever heard the phrase “Back up the truck”? It’s a slang term among professional investors referring to the purchase of a large position in a stock or other financial asset. Typically this…

2014: The Year in Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlTdNYr0GI0
As we wrap up yet another year of incredible progress we want to take a moment to look back over the events of this past year. Experience reminds us this exercise is crucial to maintaining a long-term…

The “Towel Over the Treadmill” Approach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfawd_krr_E
In the book Thinking, Fast and Slow author Daniel Kahneman famously describes how people are generally loss averse when it comes to money decisions:
“Losses loom larger than gains. The…

Tune Out the Noise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3NrCavLws
Have you ever noticed how noisy the media is when it comes to finance, investments, or even your retirement? I often have a news program on - but usually have the sound turned to “mute.” That’s…

Financial Forecasting (and Other Popular Myths)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oasXYQ4vBs
Do you ever get the feeling that it’s more popular to be a pessimist than an optimist?
Have you ever noticed how bearish financial forecasters seem smarter than those who are bullish? I first…

How to Invest for the Goal of Growing Income
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYGlBUN_Ns
Why do you invest?
It’s a simple question, but one so few people consider. Investors often fail to understand their reason for making investments, for saving money, or for what they invest in.…

Back to Basics – 5 Investing Principles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnjtzOVuQoU
If January taught us anything, it was that 2013 was truly an exceptional year for the equity market averages. Falling uncertainty, solid corporate earnings, and a rebounding economy all contributed…

How to Get Ready for Retirement – The 4 Freedoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqJv6rmUBYg
People often think of retirement as freedom from work. It’s the day they step away from their career, collect a gold watch, and set sail for the Bahamas. While retirement does usually include the…