Why We Invest Abroad
The 12 month period ending 6/30/2017 marked the first time in about five years that non-US stocks performed better than US stocks on a trailing…
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The Sources of Retirement Cash Flows
When you hear the word “diversification” in the context of investing, one thinks of owning multiple holdings across asset classes, geographical locations, and industry sectors.…
Preparing for a Market Downturn
Warren Buffett’s annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letters often offer sage advice. His most recent 2016 letter was no exception, including this powerful insight about market…
Understanding the DOL Fiduciary Rule
The DOL Fiduciary Rule, requires that all financial professionals who work with retirement plans or provide retirement planning advice must act as a fiduciary.
Standard of Care – Fiduciary or Suitability
Financial advisor, financial planner, financial consultant, wealth manager, etc. – there are many names used by investment professionals today. But what’s more important than the…
Plan For, and Then Accept, Embrace and Appreciate Bear Markets
While there is no official definition, a bear market has traditionally been defined as a 20% decline in a broad stock market index. Since the…
Understanding What Market Indexes Do…and Don’t Do
You probably have heard that the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 20,000 for the first time on January 25, 2017. When a popular index, like…
How Risky Should Your Portfolio Be?
Would you rather have a guaranteed $10,000 today, or the opportunity to earn anywhere from $5000 to $20,000 over the next twelve months? Are you…