On “Black Monday,” Oct 19, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Index crashed and lost 22.6% in ONE DAY! Louis Rukeyser, long-time “Wall Street Week” host, used his show to give investors advice about handling bear markets that still rings true today.
Read MoreWith the combined health and financial crises, these feel like uncharted waters; however, long-term bets against the markets and U.S. economy have consistently proven to be losers. Here are some key considerations for your financial planning in the current dynamic.
Read MorePOW Admiral Stockdale’s lesson of keeping faith that you will prevail in the end, while simultaneously confronting the brutal facts of your current reality, offer a valuable philosophy for our financial decision making in a time of crises.
Read MoreBear markets, like bear encounters, can be frightening. In both instances, it’s important to remember one key survival tactic: DO NOT RUN!! Learn more about why staying in a bear market—even when you want to run—makes sense.
Read MoreNot only was 2019 a great year, but the decade of the 2010s as a whole delivered powerful growth in U.S. large-company stocks without any sustained bear markets. Now what? We developed a few key strategies for your investments in 2020 and beyond!
Read MoreToday’s headlines are filled with unrest: impeachment, Hong Kong protests, and Brexit. At the same time, we are experiencing the strongest labor market in decades, incredibly low interest rates, and a soaring stock market. What do these interesting times mean for your financial future?
Read MoreShort-term trading and reacting to market noise—sorry, I mean “news”—is a loser’s game. Read more about why it’s important to ignore the media’s noise about investments.
Read MoreThe 4% Rule was an evolution in thinking about retirement income when it was developed, but today, it is ineffective for several reasons. Learn why the 4% Rule is not ideal, as well as investment strategies that can help maximize your retirement savings!
Read MoreForty years ago, on August 13, 1979, after a decade of dismal stock returns and punishing inflation with interest rates soaring, things were looking bleak. So bleak, in fact, Business Week published its famous “Death of Equities” issue. Well, it turns out Business Week blew this call.
Read MoreIn theory, using a bucket strategy for your retirement portfolio might seem like a complete approach to maximizing your retirement funds, but in reality, there’s a huge hole in the bucket strategy that could be draining your retirement savings.
Read MoreThe ups and downs of the market are inevitable. What’s the best approach for protecting your portfolio? Learn more about how you can remain calm and confident in bear markets.
Read MoreAre you a PAW or a UAW? How can knowing the difference between the two help you better prepare for retirement or any other financial goal? Learn the answers to these questions and how understanding PAW vs. UAW can help your path to financial success!
Read MoreA financial plan that includes long-term financial modeling will help you make better financial decisions, no two ways about it.
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