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The Gemini Wealth Group is excited to bring you a new addition to our website..... our Blog. Doug Hardin, Partner, Financial Advisor and now resident blogger will be blogging here! We call it Market Matters. Whether it's ideas from the industry or emerging trends, you can read about it here. And once in a while, we may throw in some other surprises like a movie review, awesome recipe or a lifestyle nugget we couldn't resist sharing. I'm sure other members will be stopping by as well - like yours truly! So, keep checking in! We are glad to have you reading along.
Teaching our Children the social graces.
One of the many things we hear today is the lack of encouragement and training our children are getting in the social graces and manners.
Read MoreWorld on the Verge of?
What a difference a vacation makes.!! I went away for a two week vacation and the world erupts in Chaos. Hamas ;has committed acts of terror against the very people who have given them a place to life and a committee
Read MoreThe Fractured Wrist Report.
This weeks blog may be a little shorter than Previous blogs as I am learning to type with 1&1/2 hand. I have always known I am not immortal but this week taught me that I am breakable. Riding my Bike and while trying...
Read MoreWhat we need is Leadership
Hello again, Today I want to talk about some Ideas on ways to fix some of the Issues that we are all concerned about. The first I idea is to find and follow people with genuine leadership qualities. I have...
Read MoreFiscal Madness on the Horizon
Hello, For those who know me well, Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics. Fiscal Responsibility: Work hard, Pay your bills, Don't spend more than you can reasonably afford, Save as much...
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Words for the Week #10
Words For the Week # 10 Qualified Charitable Con
Read MoreHappy Spring and Easter.
Everyone knows Easter is mostly regarded as a religious holiday; if you’re a Christian, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which forms the entire foundation of the Christian faith. Over time, though, Easter has also...
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Words for the week # 8Fiduciary Advisor What is a Fiduciary Advisor?
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Words for the Week. #7 Security Investment Protection Corporation (SIPC)
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Words for the Week: #4Risk Tolerance Risk Tolerance by definition in the Financial Services industry is
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Words for the Week: Annuity / Annuitize / Annuitant
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Part of developing a savings ethic is also learning the fundamentals to investing. Many already have the knowledge basics to begin investing and saving but do not put it to practical use in their daily life. Also there are...
Read MoreSocial Security 2023 COLA Increase Kicks In
While you probably already found your notice in the mail, you may be curious about the COLA increase happening for Social Security recipients in the New Year. Starting in January, beneficiaries will see an 8.7% increase to help offset...
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0 Passed in Final Days of 2022
Congress spent the final days of 2022 on new reforms designed to help Americans save more for retirement.You may hear the changes called SECURE Act 2.0, which is a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement...
Read MoreGood news for Your Children and Grand Children
In my last Blog about 'Developing a Savings Ethic', I encouraged one to start savings and investing in their 401K or IRA. Soon, that will become easier and more accessible for many working Americans. ...
Read MoreDevelop a Savings ethic.
Saving for our future is one of the most FUNdamental habits one can develop. Developing a saving ethic is key to enjoying a bright and successful future. How does one develop a savings ethic? What are the Keys to learning...
Read MoreNovember Elections
In a little over a week is the 2022 elections for who will control the House of Representatives and the Senate for the next 2 years until the 2024 Presidential election. Since the 2020 elections the Executive branch of the...
Read MoreMid Term Elections
For much of the US tomorrow is the Mid Term Election primaries. This is an opportunity to let your voice be heard and to make a choice of who you want to be your advocate and voice for Local, State, and National issues and...
Read MoreWhat is the world is going on!
The Market has been volatile this last week. What is going on? Lets see, War in Ukraine, The Fed raising interest rates, Elon Musk is trying to buy twitter, The pandemic and mask mandates are all over the...
Read MoreOK? Now what? Ode to things going on.
Tomorrow people should begin receiving their stimulus checks
Read MoreEnd of First Quarter Action Plans
We have just completed one of the most volatile market quarters in history. A DJIA that ended 2019 at 28,538 and by February 20 was reaching a new high over 29,348,
Read MoreCoronaVirus update
The Following is from the NPR (national public radio) life kit. Written by : Allison Aubrey As the coronavirus spreads around the globe, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. "I told my children that while I...
Read MoreUpdate: Coronavirus Pandemic
With all the Media coverage, Shelter in Place orders, restaurant closures, and the realities we are facing now. I would like to remind everyone of the things we have survived, that have helped us become stronger, more resilient,...
Read MoreCoronaVirus. What can you do?
There is a lot of press about the Corona virus and the dangers it represents. The markets have been volatile and the Fed has reduced the interest rates to try and calm some of the market fear, panic, and volatility. Fortunately most...
Read MoreQuote for the week
Buy Low, Sell High is an adage attributed to Warren Buffet. also known as the "Oracle of Wall Street'. With the speed and depth of the recent market decline and the angst or panic that some seem to be experiencing it is time to pay...
Read MoreTo impeach, or not to impeach?
So much press is being dedicated to the Impeachment trial of the President. I have been watching the trial with interest and a sense of duty to be informed. The House voted to impeach the President and has made great fanfare from...
Read MoreQuote for the Week
Happy New Year! As we are about to enter a new Decade, and a Market that is attaining new highs on a daily basis, I would like to pass on some of the words of wisdom that many Financial Advisors
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You are only young once but you can always be immature. -Wise Philosopher
Read MoreQuote for the Week, Happy Thanksgiving
Conservative: con·serv·a·tive /kənˈsərvədiv/ adjective Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion. Similar: traditionalist,...
Read MoreHappy Veterans Day
To all our Clients, Friends, Associates, their Spouses and Family, who are Veterans and/or are currently serving. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. We Salute You.
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Advertising and the opolitcal debates Maybe we should just shut off the TV and the video games and go have a conversation with a neighbor and get rid of all political advertising on TV for profit. Candidates should come and talk to us....
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket. -Old Banker Line Put all your eggs in one basket, and watch that basket. - Mark Twain Forget the eggs, enjoy the Omelet. - Anonymous, from the book of Maxims of Wall Street Building a diversified...
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"Avoid investing in those countries with a high level of socialist or government regulation of business. Business growth depends on a strong free-enterprise system." - John Templeton "Successful preservation of capital must overcome...
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This next week I will be going to my "ships reunion" in Norfolk. I haven't been to ships reunion for my rating yet because this is the first one I've known about. It is amazing how small the world is and peoples paths we cross and...
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"There have been three great inventions since the beginning of time: The fire, the wheel, and Central Banking. - Will Rogers
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Volatility: vol·a·til·i·ty/ˌväləˈtilədē/ noun def. 1. liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. From Oxford 2. Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of...
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"A part of all you earn is yours to keep." - George S. Clason and "Save a lot and save often." - Richard Bernstein. Two of my favorite Quotes I recently read some articles written and published by a few of the people who work at the...
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Many remember hearing the Quote "Vote early and often". I don't know who the quote is attributed to, but I Vote. Every election, Every issue, Every time, I have not missed an opportunity to vote in over 40 years. Even when TV announced...
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"My Idea of a group decision is to look in the mirror" - Warren Buffett. I quote Warren often because many of his axioms are fundamental secrets to successfully growing a portfolio. They are not secrets but well known strategies and...
Read More$15 an Hour Minimum Wage. A huge Tax Hike
There is a lot in the news about raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour using legislation rather than economics. I decided to do a little research and any opinion stated and commentary here is purely my own. I am not trying to debate...
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Be Fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. - Warren Buffett
Read MoreHappy 4th of July
As we celebrate another anniversary of the founding of our nation we want to wish everyone life, liberty, pursuit of freedom, and independence that hallmark the ideals for which this nation was established. Let us not abuse the...
Read MoreQuote for the Week,
As part of the Gemini Blog we will try to bring you an inspirational quote or two that are current with the times. Please lets us know any of your family's axioms to quote and share, such as : "If Mom says no.... Go ask Grandpa." We...
Read MoreHello from Doug and Eve
Kristin, thank you for the warm welcome that you and all the Gemini Wealth Group have shown to Eve and I as we become part of the group. Everyone who knows and works with us will be excited about all that you, Jeff, and the rest of the...
Read MoreLet's Go Blues
Congratulations to the city of St. Louis and the St. Louis Blues! I couldn't be more excited about our St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup last night! What a historical moment the we were able to witness! As Facebook went crazy...
Read MoreGemini Wealth Group Blog Spot
The Gemini Wealth Group is excited to bring you a new addition to our website..... our Blog. Doug Hardin, Partner, Financial Advisor and now resident blogger will be blogging here! I'd like to call it Doug's Delights but I'm sure he'll...
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