Week of 2/8/2023

Some interesting research from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows a strong correlation between couples that pool their money in joint bank accounts and higher levels of relationship satisfaction. Pooled resources are probably an indicator of other helpful relationship traits.

Brad McMillan shares a recap of January’s market activity here. We were moved by Devotion, a recent film about Korean War aviators Jesse Brown & Tom Hudner. The lead performances were excellent and it’s unfortunate that the movie didn’t attract much attention while in theaters. It is open enrollment for Florida Pre-paid Tuition Programs. There are pros and cons to these plans, as with 529s, and we can review these with you if desired. Taking a cue from airlines and arenas, AMC theaters will start charging different amounts for more desirable seats. The Mount Washington observatory in New Hampshire recorded its coldest ever windchill of -104 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by wind gusts over 100mph. Check out the terrifying video!

Ask the Joes® (and Cale) returns next week.

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