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 →

The second key to successful investing is Diversification.  Diversification in its simplest terms is: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.  One can diversify among asset classes as we noted before but it’s also important to diversify within asset classes.  For instance, most investment strategies include stocks of  United States large capitalization companies as.. read more →

At Oak Springs Wealth Management, we believe that there are six key elements leading to successful investing and wealth creation.  These include Asset Allocation, Diversification, Correlation, Loss Avoidance, Rebalancing and Valuation.   When we say investing, we are talking about putting assets to work such that there is growth of and return on those assets over.. read more →

Most folks think of a prenuptial agreement as a great way to end a romantic relationship. “If you love me, why would you want me to sign a document that means I get nothing if we divorce?” Potential recipients often see a prenuptial agreement as indication that their proposed future spouse is more worried about.. read more →