Why Aren't My Accounts Going Up as Much as the Market?
23 days after the election the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 4.99% (as of December 1, 2016) and 13.03% year to date.
Often the Hardest Thing to Do is Nothing
2016’s presidential election next Tuesday, Brexit ramifications, oil price speculation, and interest rate uncertainty have investors scared. What should we do?
Are Investors Their Own Worst Enemy?
When it comes to investing, people can be their own worst enemy.
Elections and the Stock Market: Much to Do About Nothing
It’s a presidential election year and with that comes the invariable stock market correlations seeking to predict election results or forecast the market’s direction.
Democrat or Republican: Which is Better for My Portfolio?
A question asked of us every four years. Some initially argue Republicans are more business friendly while others argue the Democrats stimulate growth through spending. The answer may surprise you.
Why Does Pessimism Sound So Smart?
Three Reminders in Down Markets
Our Biggest Financial Challenges Are Often Self-Inflicted: Don't Be the Next "Victim"
In the first two weeks of the year we have had a market "freak out" based on issues most people don't understand outside of reading the headlines...
Does Your Portfolio Embrace Market Volatility?
Many investors, especially those still reeling from the 2008 – 2011 stock market roller coaster ride, have developed a low tolerance for volatility...