I have always believed that education and learning is fascinating and important to further ones perspective. I never would have expected to get into finance and really knew nothing about it until I got to college. After my first finance course in college, I went home that night and researched as much information as I could about the subject. It was fascinating how vast and specialized certain areas of the financial world could be. It only took one night for me to be hooked, and it became very clear early on that money and financial matters were paramount to almost everything in this world. It was through this experience that I decided to pursue a financial career so that I could be involved and learn about so many different industries.
In this blog, I will attempt to take current financial issues, along with long term financial strategies, and educate the reader in a way that makes comparisons to real life issues that everyone faces. The goal is not to make predictions and give direct financial advice, but to relate financial topics to the reader so that they can better themselves or at the very least have a different perspective. I know finance can be boring at times and hope to make it more entertaining by intertwining opinions on current news, trends, and culture along with anecdotes from personal experiences that can be relatable to the reader.
Mark R. Painter, CFA |
Friday, December 19, 2025
Investing always carries some surprises, even though a lot of time and effort goes into constructing the consensus. As we leave 2025 behind and look forward to 2026 we take a look at a few things that could surprise people.
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Mark R. Painter, CFA |
Friday, January 10, 2025
10 Surprises For 2025 2024 was another strong year for markets, however, it became increasingly concentrated as the year went on. Animal spirits returned and the degenerate economy is in full force as we saw some of the most...
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Mark R. Painter, CFA |
Friday, November 1, 2024
Business Owners should not wait to do exit planning when they are getting ready to sell.
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Mark R. Painter, CFA |
Friday, October 25, 2024
Over the last several years the cost of everything has gone up. More importantly, everyday items such as food, gas, and housing have seen a steady increase that has definitely put a strain on personal budgets. One area that is starting...
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Mark R. Painter, CFA |
Thursday, August 8, 2024
#1 issue stunting business owners and increasing the value of their business
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