Darren Straniero, CFP®OPFA at JA Finance ParkThis is the first of two blog posts I wrote about my experience at Junior Achievement’s Finance Park. To read Part 2, click 15 Financial…Feb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe Startup15 Financial Literacy Tips for KidsYesterday I volunteered at Junior Achievement’s Finance Park (Montgomery County Campus). I wrote about my experience here and after some…Feb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupCan Fantasy Football Make You A Better Investor?My wife and I play in a fantasy football league comprised of a handful of other couples in and around our neighborhood. This season…Dec 19, 2019Dec 19, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupAre You Getting 100% of Your 401(k) Match?Earlier this year we talked about investment options if you’re already making the maximum contribution(s) to your 401(k) and still want to…Dec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupWhere Your Money Goes, & WhyIf you’ve been following along with the blog, you’ve probably figured out a few key themes I like to use when it comes to financial…Nov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupChanging CourseRecently Jill & I took a quick trip to surprise her mom and this required us to fly down to Miami. As we boarded the plane, I peeked into…Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupIs A Market Downturn Coming?Recently my wife, Jill, & I attended a friend’s birthday party. It was a Casino Night theme and of course fun was had by all. After all…Oct 23, 2019Oct 23, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupInertia & The Power of Compounding InterestI think we’re all prone to inertia in some shape or fashion, be it financially or otherwise. Guilty as charged.Oct 16, 2019Oct 16, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupWhat’s All This Free Trade Talk?Yesterday two very large financial institutions announced they would no longer charge “commissions” on any online exchange-listed stock…Oct 2, 2019Oct 2, 2019
Darren Straniero, CFP®inThe StartupMoney Value of TimeTwo words. Taxes & Time.Sep 25, 2019Sep 25, 2019