Open Window's Insight Articles

Our unconscious rules and beliefs about money—also known as “money scripts”—can have a big impact on the financial decisions we make. Part one in this two-part series introduces the idea of money scripts, so you can start to identify where these ideas may have an impact on your life. In the second part, we’ll offer strategies for flipping the script on these common beliefs. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you're curious about your personal money scripts, click through to take our private and clinically tested money script evaluation at www.openwindowFS.com/moneyscripts.

Nobody wants to make mistakes. And yet, we’re human; mistakes happen. Mistakes are part of life. So, here’s how to minimize the investment mistakes that matter the most, and make the most of the ones that remain. And since some misfortunes are just bad luck, here is a link to Charity Navigator's "Give Now" page, a collection of the most critical charitable issues that need a helping hand right now.

The negative effect of holding too much cash (or bonds) for even a short time can be profound. Missing a period of strong returns can drastically impact overall performance, as we show within.

It’s important to keep your personal data safe, both on and offline. Learn some important identity theft prevention tips here.

Some investors worry about the stock market sinking after a recession is officially announced. But history shows that markets incorporate expectations ahead of economic reports. Investors who look beyond headlines may be better positioned for long-term success.

Do you have a long-lost retirement account left with a former employer? Here's how to identify lost accounts and reclaim your money! From retirement accounts to refunded utility payments, safe deposit box contents, and more, you’d be surprised at what may have disappeared over the years!

Six ways a recession resembles a bad mood. For example, they're both difficult to define, best seen in retrospect, and part of life. Although we can't control the world around us, we can control how we react to it. As your advisor, we can assist with that.

History supports an expectation of investment growth, especially for those that can accept periods of uncertainty. Which periods of pronounced uncertainty do you remember? Can you spot the -34% bear market related to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Tax season is one of the most active times for identity theft and targeted phishing attacks. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.

Over the last 50 years, the average "bear market" lasted 11 months and declined more than -30%. But, the average experience is far from typical, as the enclosed image shows.

Simply staying invested helps outpace the impact of inflation over the long term.

A summary of recent tax legislation, much of which was expected to be enacted in 2021, before stalling in Congress. While the final language remains uncertain, many of the proposals could become law. Ask us to show you your potential impacts in a personalized "what if" proposal.

In our daily lives, we all make decisions regarding what we can afford. The "affordability" of debt is no different. While the government has taken on more debt, households tell a different story.

Did you know there is a difference between "good" and "bad" inflation? Although inflation forecasts remain as fuzzy as ever, here is how investors can best prepare for whatever may happen next.

If you've amassed a significant amount of wealth, you want to know it'll be a gift, not a curse, to future generations. Here's how to help your loved ones become responsible stewards of your wealth.

Sometimes, a big income just means bigger expenses; and great wealth means greater problems. Here are a few concerns that we're hearing from clients like you.

Have you been keeping up with the breaking news about GameStop and all the other red-hot trades of the day? Here’s a synopsis (to date), and what it means to you as an investor.

With student loan debt standing at $1.48 trillion, a majority of today’s millennials are faced with how to pay down their portion while growing their savings and building net worth.

In selecting or retaining a financial advisor, how do you know if you’re making a wise choice?