Revisiting an old theme again after a few months off, I wanted to highlight some blogs I’ve read recently that I think are worthy of your review. This particular edition is dedicated strictly to blogs based in the Land of Lincoln.
The first is a blog I’ve mentioned here before, The Oblivious Investor. In this blog, Mike Piper, a Chicago native, consistently comes up with excellent topics of great interest. In Mike’s own words, the goal of his blog: “To help people (myself included) focus on those investment principles that are actually important rather than on whatever sensationalized news the media has decided to sell us this week.” We’re on the same page, Mike, and I’m grateful for your efforts – as I’m sure are your regular readers.
Next up is a good friend and colleague’s blog, simply named Chicago Financial Planner, by Roger Wohlner, CFP®. Roger, of Arlington Heights, offers excellent, fact-driven posts on his blog that assess various topics of importance to the consumer of financial services. An example is the recent post Why Should I Care if My Financial Advisor is a Fiduciary? – which helps to explain the ins and outs of this question that all savers and investors should ask themselves.
Last (for now!) in my list of Prairie State bloggers is Jeff Rose’s excellent Good Financial Cents blog. Rose, who is from Carbondale, blends life experience with financial acumen and makes it all work together to bring sound financial wisdom to a his readers. This young man has seen the financial industry from several angles and has developed wonderful insights into what works for parents, working families, and small businesses.
That’s the three that I know of right offhand – each one deserves a look. If you know of other great Illinois-based financial blogs, please let me know, I’d love to round out my list!
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I can learn from you, you can learn from me - please leave your comments and links!Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA, is an expert in personal retirement, IRAs, and tax issues, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. . Read more from this author
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Hi Jim.
Thanks for the mention.
I particularly enjoyed that post from Roger as well. The concept of fiduciary duty is one that we talk about so much in the financial industry, but the general public seems completely unaware. Hopefully that will change soon.
Just saw the mention (by pure chance). You are too kind :) Always nice to be complemented from your respected peers. Thanks so much!