Financial Advisor | CFP® | Dad | Steelers & Penguins fan | iPhone addict |
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]
Earlier this week, I had the pleasures of attending the third annual Create West Virginia conference, in Huntington WV. The purpose of the conference is to “spark new economy growth” in West Virginia. New economy, is defined as those industries who generate income from the development of intellectual property and innovative entrepreneurship. The conference officially… [Continue Reading]
When I first heard about Google Wave this summer, I knew I had to have it. I watched most of the long announcement video, but I still didn’t fully understand what it did. But it was new…It was invitation only…and most people i know had never heard of it So I HAD to have it.… [Continue Reading]
Day two of my first PodCamp Pittsburgh experience turned out as well as the first. After spending much of Saturday attending sessions on setting up and writing blogs, as well as selling social media to your boss, I spent Sunday bouncing between more advanced blog writing sessions, and a few Justin Kownaki sessions on the… [Continue Reading]
Today I had my first Podcamp experience, and it was great! In case you haven’t heard of it, Podcamp “a FREE community UnConference, run by and for people who create, enjoy, or are interested in learning more about social media.” I started using Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin about a year ago, and really can see the value… [Continue Reading]
If you have read the about me section, you’ll know I spend my days advising clients on all things financial. This typically includes reviewing investments, planning for retirement, and discussing goals for a clients estate. I also spend time reviewing health insurance options for clients when both spouses can elect coverage for the family, or… [Continue Reading]
So today is the grand roll out from AT&T of MMS capability for the iPhone. A feature that has long been available to even the cheapest phones, is now going to be available on the iPhone. Unfortunately, I am wondering if this roll out is causing problems on AT&T’s voice network. Four iPhone users, including myself, have… [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]
