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Not every financial question fits neatly into a category. These articles cover the broader financial landscape — from behavioral money habits to life transitions, cultural observations, and practical advice for navigating an increasingly complex world. Written by the advisors at CameronDowning, a Miami fiduciary financial planning firm.

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My Top Ten List of Things to Waste Money On

by Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® This is a really personal list. It is complied from years of observing the human condition and reading good novels. It is intended to…

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Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

10 Places to Get Your Hands on Some Quick Cash

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

Teaching Children About Money Part 2

Jonathan G. Cameron, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

Teaching Children About Money Part 1

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

Dāta or Dăta?

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

The Advice Industry, Part II

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

You’ve Lost Your Spouse. My Deepest Condolences.

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

The Advice Industry Part I: We Are Fiduciaries

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 22, 2026

The Heart of Financial Planning

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Mar 24, 2021

What Happens When You Speculate Rather than Invest?

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Apr 28, 2020

The Top Five Mistakes I See People Make with Their Money

Glenn J. Downing, MBA, CFP® · Feb 25, 2020