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My outlook for investing in 2025: 2-0-2-5
2024 largely came in line with what we had expected for a steady but solid economy. And 2025 looks to be more of the same.
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Putting housing in its place
By Joel Dresang Think of your home as your castle, not your bank. […]
When Should I …rebalance my portfolio?
Consider rebalancing whenever your asset allocations stray significantly from your long-term strategy.
When Should I …start saving for college?
The sooner, the better. That’s the best approach to any saving plan. Children’s education ranks right after parents’ retirement as an investment priority for families. Factors to consider include: How much you expect college to cost How much of the cost you plan to cover How long until the money is needed How much you…
The importance of humility in investing
Humility is a discipline that can help protect investors from trying to time the markets and letting their emotions overrule their common sense. Art Rothschild explains why and how to practice humility in a MONEY TALK VIDEO discussion with Joel Dresang. [..]
For What It’s Worth: Nest Egg
As part of our occasional examination of words and expressions used in investing and finance, Joel Dresang considers the term nest egg. It is used a lot to refer broadly to a designated pot of money, but you really should consider it along the lines of those first couple of dollars a bartender puts in the tip jar to attract more money. It’s a stimulus fund. […]
8 Steps to Improving Widowhood
“Of all the factors associated with poverty in old age, the most critical is to be a woman without a husband.” […]