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The Hidden Danger of Investing Too Cautiously Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on short-term losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings…
By Tim Jon I guess I’ll never really know which was more invigorating—the biting cold or the close brush with celebrity; my walk that morning along a narrow, primitive dirt road in Eastern Loudoun County included hefty doses of these two sensations, and lots more to offer in the way of memorable moments for the…
Navigating the Quiet House: Redefining Parenthood and Purpose in the Empty Nest By Michael Oberschneider Psy.D. As a psychologist working with families in our community, I often consult with parents navigating major life transitions. Few of these milestones, however, carry the emotional weight of the “empty nest.” When the front door closes behind your youngest…
Submitted by Joshua Wolinski,Edward Jones Financial Advisor Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio. Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence (AI) in personal finance,…
By Tim Jon Brooding, that’s it: given the hypothetical challenge of coming up with a single word description of today’s subject matter, I could do far worse than this—but as you know, there’ll be much more. The somber visual presentation of an historic brick building, virtually surrounded by ancient headstones, mature (mostly leafless) trees, and…
By Michael Oberschneider Psy.D. By Michael Oberschneider Psy.D. As a psychologist, I often meet parents who are genuinely perplexed by their child’s intense reactions to everyday sounds. The whir of a vacuum cleaner, the roar of an airplane, or the crack of fireworks can trigger distress that seems far beyond what most would expect. For…
By Tim Jon “This must be what a kid in a free candy supply house feels like,” I thought to myself as I explored one of my favorite places on Planet Earth during a belated reunion tour. Or better. You see, I’d long and carefully monitored the progress of the Dulles Air & Space Museum—…
Submitted by Joshua Wolinski,Edward Jones Financial Advisor Saving for retirement is important, but it’s only part of the picture. If you’re within five to 10 years of your target retirement date, it’s time to start thinking about what you actually want your retirement to look like. After all, getting to retirement isn’t the end goal…
By Michael Oberschneider Psy.D. Summer remains a treasured season for children and families—a time to play, recharge, and make lifelong memories. For many parents, our own childhood summers evoke images of unsupervised afternoons, neighborhood games that stretched until dusk, and the freedom to roam without the structure or oversight that is common today. We remember…
By Michael Obschneider Psy.D. For more than two decades as a psychologist in Northern Virginia, I have helped adolescents navigate the familiar terrain of growing up—motivation, identity, relationships, and purpose. But today, the landscape has fundamentally changed. What I observe is not merely a new variation of adolescence, but a marked departure from it. Increasingly,…