Five-Minute Finance

Understanding Inflation Metrics

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Maximizing Spring Break Fun on a Budget Tips and Tricks

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Maximizing Your Retirement Income

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Super Bowl Sunday: The Big Business Behind America’s Favorite Game

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: What You Need to Know About Health Care Expenses During Retirement

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Saving Social Security

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Let Time Work for You: Saving Early & The Power of Compound Interest

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Separating the Signal from the Noise - A Role of Your Financial Professional

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Understanding Investment Risk - The Risk Perspective

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.

Spotting Credit Trouble

Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.