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Time has come, Fed pivots focus
“Nuance is important, of course, but we didn’t need to hear Powell’s words to know the Fed was ready to pivot.”
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Expressing gratitude
Through November, the stock market was on track for one of the 20 top annual returns since the 1929 stock market crash. In a MONEY TALK VIDEO, Bob Landaas talks about what that could mean for charitable giving. […]
2013 Investment Outlook Seminar – The Answers
Photo by Reuben Neese Here are the answers to the 2013 Investment Outlook Seminar Quiz. (Thank you for not peeking ahead. Delayed gratification is its own reward.) View our recording of the seminar by clicking here. 1. Name the two fundamental determinants of whether stock prices go up or down over the long run. Corporate…
Plans to consider
By Alexis Kobin A majority of American adults die without writing down their most basic desires for what is to happen when they pass on, according to estate planners. I am 29, and the idea of writing a will seemed pointless at this stage, until the birth of my son. He’s been my catalyst for many changes, and thinking of what will happen to him when I die is one of them. Everyone should make some basic estate plans, regardless of your stage in life. When you put the work in ahead of time, it ensures that whatever life brings, you can influence the outcome, even if you’re not present when decisions need to be acted on. […]
Designating your beneficiaries
By Isabelle Denton Just as it is important to be sure that you are allocated appropriately given market conditions and your risk tolerance, you need to know how your money will be passed to your heirs and that it is aligned with the rest of your estate plans. […]
Stock up for the long haul
By Dave Sandstrom Investors who fled stocks after the financial crisis or simply decided to pull out on the day they retired are now seeing firsthand why being too conservative can be costly. The last 30 years in the bond market have produced reliable returns, so this concept of leaning too heavily on bonds is not as well known. […]
Mutual funds to diversify portfolios
Asset allocation accounts for the bulk of the long-term performance of investment portfolios. For the same reason you don’t put all your eggs in the same basket, successful investors rely on an array of investments. As Marc Amateis explains in a MONEY TALK VIDEO, mutual funds can help make it easier to diversify a portfolio. […]