Following conventional wisdom can sometimes be exactly the right move for you. Other times, conventional wisdom might be the opposite of what you need. Joel discusses a few pearls of conventional wisdom in the financial realm and how you should apply that wisdom to your own life.

Sometimes people make excuses for spending money by saying that they're "making an investment." Joel breaks down several purchases by identifying if they're actually an investment or if that's just an excuse.

Like Moses descending from the mountain with two stone tablets, Joel unveils his Financial Commandments that should be written on stone tablets in your financial plan.

The world looks a lot different than it did just a few short months ago, but that doesn't mean that your previous investment strategies should just be thrown out the window. Joel discusses his retirement planning philosophies that have remained constant in spite of the changing financial landscape.

How should you digest the most recent unemployment numbers and what can we anticipate from our economy moving forward?

Some businesses are obviously struggling right now, but others are thriving. How can you tell which is which, and how should that affect your investment decisions?

Ben Franklin was always full of wisdom, and believe it or not, he had a few pearls of wisdom that we can apply to the current financial environment.

You've probably heard people in the media mention these different types of economic recoveries: V-shaped, U-shaped, W-shaped, and even hockey stick-shaped. But what do they all mean? Joel explains what they are and how they affect your financial plans.

Joel reviews all of the current COVID-19 stimulus packages, tax breaks, and loan options. There's something for everyone--business owners, employees (still working or temporarily unemployed), and folks over the age of 70 or under the age of 59 1/2.

What's in the bill? You probably haven't had a chance to read the hundreds of pages that make up the coronavirus relief bill recently passed by Congress but Joel is here to break down the most important elements that you should know about.