by Robert Bartley | Mar 24, 2021 | Retirement
Government deficits don’t matter, right?!? Wrong. So it’s concerning to see our government digging an even bigger hole of national debt during the pandemic. I heard a satirist after the last round of $600 stimulus checks note, “Americans are a funny bunch, they get...
by Robert Bartley | Mar 22, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning
When searching for an investment advisor, it’s easy to get bogged down in the jargon related to various financial professionals. However, when seeking someone to assist you with investment management, it’s worth putting in the time and effort to research the options...
by Robert Bartley | Mar 8, 2021 | Financial Planning
The world of finance and investing can quickly become complicated; between ever-changing market trends, laws and regulations, and available investment options, it can be difficult to execute investment management successfully on your own. Because of this, many people...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 22, 2021 | Investing
Investing your money can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re new to investment management. There are so many risks to understand, strategies to plan, and lots of jargon and new terms to confuse you when you start. Understanding these investment buzzwords and...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 15, 2021 | Financial Planning
Choosing the proper investment advisor should be the top priority for anyone looking to grow their wealth, no matter whether you live near Bartley Financial’s offices in Bedford, NH and Andover, MA or on the other side of the nation. Not everyone seeking an investment...
by Robert Bartley | Jan 25, 2021 | Financial Planning
Perhaps you are getting serious about some of your financial goals and want the help of a financial planner, but first want to understand how much their services will cost you. Or maybe you already have a financial planner, but find their intentions dubious or their...
by Robert Bartley | Jan 11, 2021 | Financial Literacy
If you’re looking to build and maximize your wealth through financial planning, you may have started to think about finding a financial planner. That’s a great idea – but choosing the right financial planner can be challenging. That’s because not all financial...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 28, 2020 | Financial Planning
Do you have financial goals? Not just a vague wishlist, like “I want to build my business to last” or “I should give more money to charity.” Those are more like hopes than goals. Financial goals help you set a course to the life you dream of living – and they...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 18, 2020 | Financial Planning, Inner Health
The Social Dilemma is a popular 2020 Netflix documentary that highlights how harmful social media/networking is to all of us, especially our children. My daughters implored me to watch this. After watching this documentary they deleted all of the social media apps off...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 14, 2020 | Financial Planning
Financial gurus on TV or social media love to make the road to financial success sound like a straight and narrow path. Buy index funds, pack your own lunch, and forgo the $5 Starbucks latte – good advice for saving a few dollars here and there, but hardly the...