In our last piece, we described our marvelous markets and how to account for their being both robust and random at the same time. Today, we’ll look at how stock… Read More
Understanding Stocks: The Price You Pay Matters
Investing
Where do Stock Market Returns REALLY Come From?
In our last piece, we introduced the importance of saving, which is the first of five basics that have served investors well over time. Today, we’ll look at where stock… Read More
Combat Recency Bias: Focus on the Basics
In our last piece, we wrote about how recency bias can damage your investments by causing current crises to loom large, while rewriting your memories of past challenges. Recency tricks… Read More
What Issues Should I Consider During a Recession or Market Correction?
Will your cash flow be tight? Do you want to rebalance your investment and retirement accounts? Were you planning to retire in the near future? These are just a few… Read More
Remembering Summers Past: Don’t Fall into Recency Bias
We’re not making light of this summer’s uncertainties. Inflation is real, and needs to be managed; we also can’t rule out the possibility we’ll still see stagflation and/or a recession… Read More
Market Timing: Are we predicting a happily-ever-after for 2022?
Even though we know it was just dumb luck, can we get a round of applause for seeming to forecast July’s surprisingly strong market returns? It’s almost (but not really)… Read More
7 Ways to Derail Your Investment Portfolio
Your investments are properly managed by experts in a well-constructed and diversified portfolio and you are saving at the appropriate rate for your financial goals. You are all set, right? … Read More
Taxes, Trash, Toilets, and Tenants: Is Rental Property a Good Investment?
We hear it often. “Buy real estate as a great investment for your money.” Is that good advice? Let’s take a look at some of the considerations. Taxes and Toilets…. Read More
Financial Tips During Covid-19 and the Market Decline – As Seen on HCC-TV
Wondering what steps you can take if you are worried about losing your job? How do you take advantage of the market decline and current income tax rates? These are… Read More
Roth Conversions and Rebalancing: Positive Steps to Take in the Coronavirus Market Decline
Chances are, if you have a large percentage of stock holdings, you’ve seen your investment account balance take a nosedive since the quarterly statement you received in mid-January. While nobody… Read More
