Telltales

Telltales are small flags – indicators that you place on the edge of the sail that is closest to the wind. They help sailors set their sails in changing conditions to capture the power of the wind and get the best possible lift.

This blog is about the indicators we use in real life – both market-oriented and otherwise. It’s about why we invest in the first place – whether with our time, our energy or our money.
 

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Providing our clients with valuable information on market trends, investment topics and other interesting considerations is an important part of our practice. We invite you to explore the articles below and contact us to discuss any of these topics in more detail.

What I'm Taking With Me

August 22, 2025 - Cole N. Ruth

Are you living a life of intention? I've lost two dear friends this month and there's no force like death to put life in perspective.

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How to look back on a correction: a lesson from my dog

April 24, 2025 - Cole N. Ruth

We all know that corrections happen, but when they do, they shock us just the same.

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Put your records on

April 4, 2025 - Cole N. Ruth

Someone said: Every correction is unique and every correction is the same. A friend at the dog park called it an "economic wash cycle". Unfortunately, it might take a while. Until it's over, here are some ideas to treat your market anxiety.

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A Random Walk Down Las Vegas Boulevard

December 17, 2024 - Cole N. Ruth

What can you get out of a walk down the strip? Reflection on the past year and hopes for the new one.

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Rise Together!

June 30, 2023 - Cole N. Ruth

Dog ownership, heart health, longevity and the case for investing through the ups and downs.

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Life Lessons from the Clipboard King

September 4, 2023 - Cole N. Ruth

What do you do when you find yourself in uncharted waters? I asked my father, a former pilot and lifelong clipboard devotee. Here's what he said.

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When was Your Last Check-in?

July 25, 2024 - Cole N. Ruth

What kind of change might we affect if we set our sights and then check in on the person we want to become?

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For the good of the hive

January 26, 2024 - Cole N. Ruth

What can bees tell us about investing?

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It's the climb

June 17, 2024 - Cole N. Ruth

Where do we find the strength to face our personal battles?

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