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Investing for the Rest of Us: Part I | "Old Lyme CT, Chip Dahlke, Finance Matters, Investing for the Rest of Us"
Investing for the Rest of Us: Part I
Local, lovable, financial whizz-kid Glenn "Chip" Dahlke is back from his travels and ready to share his thoughts on the realities of the (possibly) post-recession, Brave (?), New (certainly) investment World.  His column is aptly titled, "Investing for the Rest of Us" and offers some practical advice on how to navigate today's uncharted economic waters. Read More ...
Glenn "Chip" Dahlke Published 03/25/10

Investing For The Rest Of Us: Part II  | "Old Lyme CT, Chip Dahlke, Finance Matters, Investing for the Rest of Us, Economic Indicators"
Investing For The Rest Of Us: Part II
Here again is our very own financial expert Glen "Chip" Dahlke with more investment advice for the common man. This week he teaches us about all about economic indicators and what we can reasonably deduce from how they move ... even though we might not like what they're telling us. Read More ...
Glenn "Chip" Dahlke Published 04/14/10

Recovering From Investment Paralysis
If you've managed to escape the effects of the recession, (first tell us your secret! and then) disregard this month's financial column by our favorite investment adviser Chip Dahlke.  If however, you've suffered like the rest of us, then Chip's column is required reading.  He explains in down-to-earth fashion, how to handle the current market and the mental angst that goes with it and offers practical tips for survival and (hopefully) recovery. Read More ...
Chip Dahlke Published 06/08/09

Guidelines for “Green Investing”
Our financial guru Chip Dahlke of Lyme sent us this article a while ago, but he must be clairvoyant since he starts this month's column saying, "...even though your investment porfolio seems to be slipping deeper into despair."  How did he know that's exactly what we'd be feeling right now?  Must be a clever lad, so read on and learn about "green investing," which may be where the future lies. Read More ...
Chip Dahlke Published 10/14/08 - 1 opinion posted

Investing During a Recession: Bail Out or Build Up?
There's little argument these days that the US economy has hit a rough patch causing our resident financial wizard, Chip Dahlke of Lyme, to note wryly, "Watching money recede probably isn’t your favorite spectator sport."  He warns, however, "There may be an overwhelming urge to jump in the game..." before continuing with his personal blend of astute advice on the subject. Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke Published 05/29/08 - 1 opinion posted

Don’t Rollover that 401k Just Yet
Our regular financial columnist Glenn "Chip" Dahlke offers his thoughts on whether or not to roll over your 401(k) into an IRA, reminding us of the impact of NUA. What's NUA, you ask?  Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke (Published 4/23/07)

What The IRS Has in Store for Limits and Contributions in 2007
In this Finance Matters column, Chip Dahlke takes a look at IRS changes for limits and contributions that are coming into effect this year. Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke (Published 01/23/07)

Investing for Retirement: The Problem with “Age-Based” Allocation Models
Since the advent of 401(k) plans, employees have been empowered to take responsibility for their retirement assets by controlling the placement of their investment dollars. In this column, Chip Dahlke compares two of the most popular models - “lifestyle” and “age-based” - offered to assist in the allocation of these funds. Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke (Published 9/18/06)

Investing in Stocks: To Hold or Sell Yesterday’s Winner?
Here’s the issue that Chip Dahlke discusses in his latest Finance Matters column. You bought a stock umpteen years ago that is now worth 10 times what you paid for it, but in the last five years its trading price seems to be superglued to the wall. You have always been a proponent of “buy and hold” and this stock seems to bear out the wisdom of this strategy. But now you’re not sure ... maybe it is time to move on to something else.  Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke (Published 07/29/06)

Aunt Betty’s Pet Trust
In his second Finance Matters column, Chip Dahlke discusses the issues involved in dealing with his Aunt Betty's recent request to set up a financial trust for Fluffy, her beloved kitty. Read More ...
By Glenn "Chip" Dahlke - 1 opinion posted

Taking Stock of Your Inheritance from Uncle Harry
We are delighted to welcome Chip Dahlke, who many readers will know as the power behind Ashlawn Farm's Lyme Farmers Market, as a new columnist to LymeLine. Chip has another string to his bow that involves almost 30 years in the investment and money management business. In his columns he will discuss a variety of financial matters in everyday language. He starts with the question of how to deal with your recent inheritances of both wardrobe and stock from dear, deceased Uncle Harry. Read More ...
by Glen "Chip" Dahlke