Wojcik, Folk & Associates

10/08/2026

Market leadership may be broadening beyond the Magnificent 7. Here’s how to identify new, high-quality investment opportunities in this evolving environment. And let’s connect if you’d like to put these insights into action.

How to invest in “the best of the rest.”

10/06/2026

If you feel like your inbox controls your schedule instead of the other way around, here is a simple 4-step framework to take back control:

1. Use the 2-Minute Rule: If an email takes less than two minutes to answer, reply immediately and archive it. If it takes longer, schedule a dedicated block on your calendar to tackle it later.

2. Build the Big 3 Folders: Do not overcomplicate your system with dozens of tags. Create just three: Action Required, Waiting on Response, and Archive. Once an email is read, sort it instantly into one of those buckets.

3. Declare Mass Bankruptcy: If you have 2,000 old emails, stop scrolling backward. Search for anything older than 30 days, select all, and hit archive. If an old message is truly urgent, someone will follow up.

4. Ruthlessly Unsubscribe: Before deleting retail promotions or newsletters you have not read in months, spend 10 seconds clicking the unsubscribe link to stop the clutter permanently at the source.

Inbox Zero is not about having an empty screen every minute of the day. It is about making sure your inbox remains a communication tool rather than an overwhelming to-do list.

10/04/2026

🍸 Happy National Vodka Day! 🍸
Vodka is not just for cocktails; it is a secret weapon in the kitchen. Because it is neutral and high-proof, it works culinary magic behind the scenes:

Penne Alla Vodka: Alcohol bonds with both fat and water, pulling out hidden, alcohol-soluble aromas from tomatoes that simmering alone can never unlock.

Flakier Pie Crusts: Swapping some water for cold vodka moistens the dough without triggering gluten formation, ensuring an ultra-tender crust that bakes up crisp as the alcohol evaporates.

Crunchier Fried Batters: Adding a splash to tempura or batter limits gluten and evaporates quickly in hot oil, leaving fried food shatteringly crisp.

Have you ever used vodka in your cooking or baking? Let us know below! 👇

09/30/2026

One day, you’re celebrating the start of a new job. Then you blink and you’re toasting to your retirement. Let’s review your retirement savings and make sure you’re on-track.

09/28/2026

We can always create new investment strategies, rebuild wealth, or find new opportunities. But time? Once it is spent, it is gone for good.

Effective financial planning is not just about managing your money, it is about buying back your time. It gives you the freedom to spend those precious hours on what truly matters to you, whether that is family, passions, or new adventures.

How are you investing your most valuable asset today?
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09/24/2026

Recent developments in the Middle East have created heightened global uncertainty, including for U.S. investors and consumers. Ameriprise Financial Chief Economist Russell Price offers perspective on how the conflict in Iran may influence the markets and U.S. economy.

09/21/2026

Would you give yourself a hot stock tip, a quick word of encouragement, or just tell yourself to buy a little more real estate?

Time passes quickly, but the decisions you make today shape where you will be ten years from now. You cannot call your past self, but you can plan ahead so your future self thanks you.

Drop your 10-second message in the comments below!

09/19/2026

Markets have seen quite the turnaround recently. But what’s fueling this rally and are the risks really behind us? Ameriprise Financial Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene breaks down the dynamics driving the recent market movements.

3 factors driving U.S. stocks higher.

09/19/2026

If you’d like to explore whether alternative investments, like private credit, are appropriate for your unique situation, let’s connect. We can review your portfolio’s asset allocation and make sure it’s aligned to your risk tolerance, financial goals and time horizon.

Investor anxiety surrounding the private debt market is heightened.

09/17/2026

Higher yields continue to create potential opportunities for bond investors, but navigating today's market requires careful decision-making. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss.

Read our fixed income midyear outlook.