Financial Advisor | CFP® | Dad | Steelers & Penguins fan | iPhone addict |
After running my first 5k in several years, I signed up for the 33rd running of the Pittsburgh Great Race 10k. It seemed fairly intimidating when I signed up. Not because of the distance, but based on the organizers capping the entries at 14,000. I ran the Debbie Green 5k earlier in the summer mainly… [Continue Reading]
Not too long ago I raced road bikes, and was fairly competitive. Somewhere along the line I didn’t make the time to stay in good enough shape to hang with the local Wednesday night ride, and not long after didn’t ride much at all. I stayed in decent shape by going to the gym most… [Continue Reading]
Earlier this week, the marketing department at my office sent out the standard year end email this week announcing they would be ordering stationary for 2010, and asking if anyone needed additional business cards ordered. Then last night, at an event for Pittsburgh Young Professionals I met a few people and we exchanged business cards.… [Continue Reading]
Because the iPhone doesn’t allow for any type of app management or folder system, you are relegated to prioritizing your favorite apps on the first screen. Although I rearrange often, here is my current home screen. You’ll notice I don’t have many of the pre-loaded apps left on the first screen. I’ve actually moved several… [Continue Reading]
A friend of mine recently introduced me to a program that has helped me organize and remember all of the various “to-do’s” in my life. Reqall, is an online account that allows you to add tasks, reminders, and ideas via a variety of methods. You can call their toll free number, or record a note… [Continue Reading]
I recently came across a great new iPhone app that has changed the way I shop. The app is called Red Laser and it is able to scan product bar codes, just like the price scanner at the store. It uses the iPhones camera and two horizontal lines to frame the bar code. Once it… [Continue Reading]
My wife claims my iPhone has been surgically attached to my right hand. While that isn’t entirely true, it isn’t much of an exaggeration either. Several friends of mine are equally devoted to their Blackberrys. The debate among us typically turns to the standard notion that Blackberry is for business, and the iPhone is for… [Continue Reading]
Last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins "welcomed back" both Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot. Jagr has been … [Read More...]
Not too long ago I raced road bikes, and was fairly competitive. Somewhere along the line I didn’t make the time to stay in good enough shape to hang with the local Wednesday night ride, and not long after didn’t ride much at all. I stayed in decent shape by going to the gym most… [Continue Reading]
The 2011 edition of the Technology Tools for Today conference wrapped up this afternoon in sunny Weston FL. Like last year, I’ve come away with several ideas about ways our financial advisory practice can make better use of technology. For extensive coverage of T3, check out the live blog by RIA Biz. As for me,… [Continue Reading]
By now you’ve probably seen more than a handful of advertisements or solicitations encouraging you to convert your Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. If you haven’t, take a moment to google Roth conversions and see how many ads and articles appear, extolling this opportunity. Why all the hype? 2010 marks the first time… [Continue Reading]
