One of the most helpless feelings is when you or someone you care about has been scammed. The damage has been done and it often feels like there is nothing you can do. In most cases, by the time the dust settles, the scammer can’t be found. The victims do the best they can to protect themselves from further financial or legal harm but it never feels like enough.

In this Intelligent Money Minute video, I retell one of my favorite childhood stories. "5 Pennies to Spend" is a Little Golden Book written in 1955 that my grandpa used to read to my dad and to me when I was younger. In this story, John is sent to the store to buy a loaf of bread and is given five pennies to spend on himself. Along the way, he encounters some needy friends and has to make some tough decisions with his money. With an unpredictable ending and lifelong lessons that still apply today, this story is one that can be passed on from generation to generation.

At Intelligent Investing, one of the things we believe is in unifying families with financial communication. We’ve heard stories of people being laid off, paychecks being cut, and other financial stresses due to Covid-19. As families are put under new financial and emotional stresses, it is important to make more of an effort regarding your communication with your spouse and family. In order to help you get started, here are five financial questions to ask your spouse.

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).

On April 3rd, Hans Blake, CFA, CPA hosted a virtual Zoom conference call on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has had on markets in recent weeks. He shared what we are observing around the world from an economic standpoint and where there may be opportunities. He also shared some of the emotional and behavioral biases we can have and how to prevent yourself from becoming your own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Intelligent Investing's goal is to minimize financial stress (especially in times of fear and worry).