Last year was a rough year in the market, but it’s hard to attribute it to any one particular trend. It was more a confluence of various factors. On today’s show, we’ll review some of the absolute worst days, weeks and years in market history, what caused them and what we learned.

Almost everyone likes the idea of a healthy bank account. But can there be too much of a good thing?

Today we’ll share what a Roth conversion is, why it’s worth considering and some common mistakes we see people make with them.

Most people have a junk drawer at home with rubber bands, clothespins, highlighters, a tape measure, and a pair of scissors. But most people have a financial junk drawer, too. We’ll share what’s often in there and how those things might be put to better use.

When looking for a financial advisor, beware of signs that they are more interested in giving you sales pitches than helping plan your financial future. We’ll share things to watch out for when selecting a professional to help with your money and tell you more about the planning process we utilize with clients.

In retirement planning, there are many things that are completely out of your control. Fortunately, the things that you can control allow you to deal with those things you can’t.

We talk about financial planning all the time, but plans aren’t concrete. You need to have some flexibility as the years pass. Today, we’ll share how to rebalance your portfolio and why it’s important.

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains why you never want to make emotional decisions about your money.

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains diversification. Most people we talk with don’t even understand what it is or why it’s important. Some people think it’s just a mutual fund or a ton of different mutual funds.