Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? – Part 2: What We Can Do About It
What if inflation does get out of hand and stays that way for a while? Depending on who you heed, the possibility ranges from unexpected, to possible, to a near certainty.
Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? – Part 1: What We Know
Has the specter of inflation got you spooked? Recent headlines are filled with sightings. In this two-part series, let’s take a closer look at what to make of all the commentary and what you can do about it as an investor.
All Things in Moderation
The First Quarter 2021 is off to a good start. Most people are eager to return to normal with travel, dining, and shopping this summer. Financial markets are no different...
The Power of Small, Quiet Acts
Today, let’s pause and take a moment to reflect on the wondrous powers of small, quiet acts. Pandemic aside, there have been plenty of great, big year-end reviews and year-ahead teasers, clamoring for your current attention. Describing 2020 as an “everything rally,” One Wall Street Journal columnist wrote, “Investors ended one of Wall Street’s wildest …
Six Financial Best Practices for Year-End 2020 – Third Quarter 2020
Has 2020 left you feeling like the fabled Sisyphus, forever pushing a boulder up a steep hill? Thankfully, with multiple COVID-19 vaccines in the works, there’s hope the load will lighten in the new year, fast approaching. While we prepare for a fresh start, here are six financial best practices for year-end 2020 and beyond...
How to Master the Markets by Mastering Ourselves – Second Quarter 2020
Before we dive into the usual quarterly investment insights, here’s some fun trivia: Did you know you have to count to 1,000 before you’ll find the letter “a” in a spelled-out number? We thought you could use that break from the torrent of mid-year market commentaries on 2020’s bipolar extremes. The general theme has been how quickly global markets sold off and came back...
The unpredictability of markets became evident in 2023, as The Wall Street Journal aptly reported: “Almost no one thought 2023 would be a blockbuster year for stocks. They could hardly have been more wrong.” As we step into the new year, it brings the opportunity to reflect on the intricacies of the equity markets, not…
Contemplate how invaluable your steadfastness is to those you love and care for. This is the gift you give.
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the long-term journey we’ve embarked upon together in the realm of investments. The financial landscape has unveiled its latest chapters, and I am pleased to share our insights and observations with you.
With increasing anxiety, many investors are eyeing their portfolios for exposure to regional banks. When financial headlines cause worry, focus on your investment plan instead of rummaging through your portfolio for investments to sell.
The year 2022 was tumultuous for the investment world, filled with uncertainty that tested investors’ mettle. Despite these challenges, the central theme of 2022 was the ultimate heroic act of standing fast in the face of economic and inflationary uncertainty.
The market has rebounded from its October lows. Whether the bottom is now or another 20% down, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Selling one’s quality equity portfolio into a bear market has historically been the best way to derail any chance for lifetime investment success and reaching your financial goals. Here are ten lessons to remember during periods of volatility that can help you stick to your well-built plan.
Leading financial headlines are inflation, recession, and the potential depth of a bear market. This article will address inflation’s impact on the chances of a recession, the correlation between recessions and stock market valuations (measured as the S&P 500 throughout the article), and market timing in the face of a recession.
Evidence-based investors build and manage their portfolios based on what is expected to enhance future returns and dampen related risk exposures, according to the most robust evidence available.
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