The Financial Outfitter Journal

This year’s event was a sell-out—a great group of people gathering at an excellent shooting venue for a great cause. Defenders of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports post-9/11 veterans in Western Pennsylvania with emergency housing, utility, and other...

I feel like I have said it before, but traveling changes you. It makes you a better person, adjusts your perspective, and allows you to peer into the experiences of how others live. I find myself being drawn to how others live each time I visit a new place. Northern...

Me, my shadow, and 25-plus miles to the next mountain. It was a beautiful place to be. All alone at 8,000 feet, with no cell service, no WI-FI, and electricity being an honest 20ish miles away, I "almost" find peace. The weather is agreeable this time of year in...

I find many parallels and lessons when comparing economics and markets to the natural world, which means Mother Nature. Think about how Economists talk about market patterns, behavior, and predictions and compare that to how Meteorologists talk about weather patterns,...

Sunday, March 5th, was an exceptionally beautiful day for early spring in Western Pennsylvania. And for someone that doesn't go to the movies or even own a television, a matinee is the last place you'd typically find me.  However, on this day, that is where I was...

I supported a Veteran's fishing weekend for the second year in a row. The two-day event is part of the Veteran's Adventure Project sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chapter of Safari Club International. This year's event was significant because my Father was one of the...

In November of 2022, I wrote a blog titled "Bears and Bear Markets." The market had fallen into bear market territory about the same time a roaming bear had decided that his new territory included my property.  Like dealing with a bear market, I did my best to keep my...

Have you ever booked a trip in the “shoulder season?” You know, it’s not “high season” or prime time for travel. These less-than-prime dates are usually enjoyed or acquired at a discounted rate, often because there is a greater risk of the weather not being as...

Flyfishing in August in Western Pennsylvania may sound out of place. However, the regional Mayfly Project fundraiser is an excellent time of year.  If there is an off-season for flyfishing guides in Southwest PA, the dog days of summer would be one of them. Each...