Jeffrey R. Karp, CLU, ChFC, CASL®
As an eternal optimist, I am trying to approach the current political environment with a positive outlook (noting that it
Let me take you on a quick walk down memory lane. The year is 2006. As the year begins, the S&P 500 index is approximately 1268 (exact values are not as
When I started in the financial services industry in 1993, my mentor guided me to a few core success principles. First, always keep the needs and goals of my
Patience is a Virtue
By Jeffrey R. Karp, CLU, ChFC, CASL®
Everyone knows that investing in the stock market can be an emotional and sometimes gut wrenching
By Jeffrey R. Karp, CLU, ChFC, CASL™
I read an article the other day that sighted a Danish proverb, “it is difficult to make predictions especially about the
The stock market will go up and down, over time. I wanted to state the obvious as it seems that over the past few years many people have forgotten this basic
In the 24 years that I have been in practice, I have experienced the death of a client only five times. I can remember the circumstances for each and every one
Most of us remember the story line behind the Terminator Movie series with Arnold Schwarzenegger, but just in case, let me refresh your memory. The basic theme
Tax Season Phone Scams
Beware of crooks calling you up & claiming to be the IRS.
Provided by Karp Financial Strategies
Every year, con artists posing
How many people do you know that have had their credit card numbers misused recently, or have you been a victim yourself? From companies like Sony and Target
For our final entry for 2014, I wanted to do a traditional look back at the year and see if there were any lessons to be applied to 2015. Some of you may
The holiday season can be hectic, and while for most of us it means a dash from celebration to celebration, it unfortunately is also a boon time for thieves.
