This winter, we had the pleasure of hosting two students from Northview High School through our six-week financial literacy student shadow program in our Sylvania, Ohio office.

Are valuations excessively high? Do record earnings justify selling? Headlines that stir fear are not new. Investors often get caught up in market noise, but recognizing that news headlines are often written to prioritize clicks over nuanced truth can reduce stress.

Gold has delivered eye-catching gains in recent years, surging past $4,000 per ounce this year and headlining financial media with talk of safe havens, inflation fears, and geopolitical uncertainty. This performance has increased investor enthusiasm, but history and research suggest caution.

Investment droughts will arise. Instead of trying to predict when and where ‘rain’ may come, we recommend that you preemptively plant your assets in rich soil.

It seems like a good time to share one of our most requested SJS features – the 10 Commandments…of Money. We think good advice certainly bears repeating!

There is something we can do to escape the busy trap. What’s the trick? Spend a little time every day looking back and celebrating your successes.