Les Szarka, CFP®, ChFC®'s Latest Posts

WATCH: How Women and Men Investors Differ
Navigating the world of investments can be challenging, but with the right guidance, you can achieve financial success. In our latest video, Les Szarka, CEO of Szarka Financial, shares his expert insights on how men and women approach investing differently, drawing from his 40 years of experience in the field.
Key Topics Covered:
Differences in Investment Approaches: Les discusses the distinct strategies men and women use in investing. Women tend to be more cautious, patient, and willing to seek advice, while men often prefer to tinker with their investments and may act more impatiently.
Leveraging Strengths: Les emphasizes the strengths that women bring to investing, such as their patience and willingness to take advice. He provides tips on how women can leverage these qualities to become successful investors.
Importance of Comfort and Information: Being comfortable and well-informed is crucial in the investment world. Les offers advice on how to gain the necessary knowledge and build confidence, especially for those new to investing.
Getting Started: For beginners, Les provides practical advice on how to start investing, including the importance of education, finding trustworthy advisors, and taking it slow.
If you have any questions or need personalized financial advice, don’t hesitate to contact Szarka Financial.

WATCH: Unraveling the U.S. Debt Crisis
They explore the concerning escalation of the debt to $35 trillion and discuss the implications of such financial burdens.
By providing a breakdown of government spending both mandatory and discretionary they shed light on the country’s path.
The Szarkas not only examine how this debt has accumulated over time but also predict outcomes if fiscal imbalances persist.
They emphasize the significance of interest rates surpassing 5% which greatly impacts the sustainability of the debt.
Additionally, they touch upon how this affects investments, retirement savings and even global perception of the U.S. Dollar.
This video is viewing for those wanting to grasp how the debt crisis can influence finances and national economics.

WATCH: Three Tips for a Testy Market
Dive into today’s unpredictable stock market with Les Szarka, CEO of Szarka Financial. Les breaks down the rollercoaster of current market trends and shares tips on how to handle the ups and downs.
With over 41 years of experience, he’s got some smart strategies for dealing with the tug-of-war between Wall Street and Main Street, understanding the effects of government stimulus, and the psychology behind investment decisions.
Whether you’re deep into investing or just getting curious about stocks, this chat’s packed with insights.
