Wisdom Financial Management, LLC

09/15/2026

Is it possible to avoid a loss? Not entirely, but you can take steps to manage risk. Learn more here.

Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.

09/14/2026

🐻 Fat Bear Week is back, and the competition is looking VERY well-fed.

From September 22–29, fans can vote for their favorite brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve as they pack on the pounds before hibernation. 🐟

This year’s field includes 11 contenders, including reigning champion 32 Chunk, who’s back to defend his title after winning the 2025 crown. 👑

The bracket also features familiar faces like 128 Grazer, 856, 901, 909, and 910, along with several other salmon-fueled heavyweights hoping to become the internet’s next favorite bear.

Fans can watch the bears on Katmai’s live cams and vote through the single-elimination tournament until one gloriously chunky champion remains. 🏆

So, who gets your vote this year? 🐻❤️

The internet's favorite bear contest is back. See details on Fat Bear Week 2026.

09/10/2026

\$100 not spent is more like \$143. Intrigued?

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

09/08/2026

If you are retiring earlier than expected, you may be struggling to know what comes next. A few simple steps can help you feel like you are on the right path again.

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09/04/2026

Our outside-meeting friends are back!

Come by to say hi to us and our office mascots :)

09/03/2026

What actually happens when the U.S. government shuts down?

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

09/01/2026

Value. Growth. Cycles. Underperform. Outperform. Confusing? When was your last Investment IQ test?

Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.

08/27/2026

When dealing with a divorce, there are some secrets to dealing with the stress, especially when it comes to money.

Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.

08/26/2026

A pay raise does not always mean a paycheck goes further.

New research found that from February 2021 to June 2022, real wages fell by more than 4% as inflation outpaced many workers’ pay increases. The impact lasted for many households, with 37% of workers in the study earning less in inflation-adjusted terms in December 2024 than they had four years earlier.

Now, a similar squeeze is happening again. In July, the Consumer Price Index rose at a 3.4% annual pace, while hourly wages rose 3.2% over the same period.

When prices rise faster than pay, purchasing power declines. That can make everyday expenses feel heavier, even when income is technically increasing.

When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.

08/25/2026

The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

What can be learned from the savings rate?