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John Lennon was quoted saying, "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." I think most of us can attest to feeling this way at some point in our lives. Life is unpredictable and things often go sideways.

As a parent, I believe we want to instil certain virtues and values into our children.

Much of life is about balance. Too strict of a diet tends to lead to its failure. Too much indulging in one area can lead to complications in another. As my wife Amanda puts it, she works out to stay healthy — and to say yes to dessert.

We've used the analogy that investing can be like a road trip. It can be fun, exciting and, sometimes, you take a back seat and let someone else drive. Others dislike road trips and try hard to avoid them.

In the world of investing there are many different styles and strategies; however, when investing in stocks there are typically two primary ones: Growth and Value.

Globally, stock markets are off 15%-20% from their highs. Many investors are questioning their strategy. Rising interest rates and trade tensions have pulled down reliable dividend stocks.

New Year's Resolutions. Love them or hate them, it is the time of year many of us make goals to change for the better.