by Robert Bartley | Mar 8, 2018 | Robert Bartley
Blog Update (3/24/18): I was not sure if I should share my Dad’s passing on our blog. A very good friend told me that I should and as usual, she was right! I was overwhelmed with the good wishes, hugs, cards, condolences, flowers, fruit!, etc. that I received. I can...
by Robert Bartley | Jan 7, 2018 | Living Life, Robert Bartley
I was recently awarded a blue belt in Kenpo/Ju Jitsu Karate by Sensei Master Terry Dow at The Training Station in Manchester. When Master Terry asked what achieving a blue belt meant to me, I noted how much I appreciate his and his team’s mentorship, and that it was a...
by Robert Bartley | Jan 4, 2018 | Physical Health, Robert Bartley
Getting fit has to be fun. Without a little fun in a fitness regime, few people have the staying power necessary to stick with traditional gym routines long enough to see any real, meaningful gains. If you’re bored of the same old gym routine and you’re...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 31, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Everyone at BFA is, and I am sure that you are also grateful for a fantastic year in the stock market in 2017! Let’s hope the momentum continues. We would love to continue to stay on offense. As always, we are poised to switch to defense when it is necessary. The...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 27, 2017 | Robert Bartley, Taxes
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YEAR-END Pay/Prepay* (if not subject to AMT**) BEFORE 12/31/2017: Real estate taxes if you pay by check (not escrowed) (limited to $10k in 2018) State income tax via estimates or extra withholding on your bonus (limited to $10k in 2018) Miscellaneous...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 9, 2017 | Inner Health, Robert Bartley
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”- Ben Franklin 1) Life is worthwhile if you LEARN. What you don’t know WILL hurt you. You have to have learning to exist, let alone succeed. Life is worthwhile if you learn from...