Investment Fundamentals

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September 25, 2019

Bonding with your portfolio

Nearly all investors realize the importance of diversification to the investment process. Many may not be as familiar with the importance of asset allocation— dividing your portfolio into the appropriate mix of stocks, bonds, and cash. Although assets can also include real estate (homes, vacation homes, and rental […]
September 19, 2019

All about inflation: Your purchasing power in retirement

You hear it all the time: you should make sure your retirement savings at least keep pace with inflation. But what is inflation and how does it really affect your retirement savings? Let’s explore. In simple terms, inflation is defined as an increase in the general level of […]
September 12, 2019

Your changing definition of risk in retirement

During your accumulation years, you may have categorized your risk as “conservative,” “moderate,” or “aggressive,” and that guided how your portfolio was built. Maybe you concerned yourself with finding the “best-performing funds,” even though you knew past performance does not guarantee future results. What occurs with many retirees is […]
September 5, 2019

The Magic of Advisor Collaboration

Face-to-face encounters are vital to innovation and the exchange of ideas. The strength of the best advisor-client relationships is a collaborative spirit. Clients bare their financial and personal lives to an advisor: That dumb investment you made in your friend’s ice cream parlor, the huge mortgage you took […]
August 23, 2019

Eight cybersecurity essentials to safeguard your financial data

Taking the anxiety out of getting hacked The simple click of a mouse can bring havoc to your financial situation. Having a secure plan to counteract cybercriminals is an essential part of your day-to-day life. It’s one of the most important things you can do to protect your personal financial […]
July 11, 2019

Macro-trends to Watch in the Second Half of 2019

Investors need to remain aware of the macro-trend lines when it comes to employment, housing, and manufacturing.
July 3, 2019

Investing in Your Vacation

Salespeople talk about “leaving money on the table.” Well, employees leave vacation on the table. And the cost to us is significant.
May 30, 2019

Keep Calm, Stay Invested

Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run?
April 24, 2019

Why DIY Investment Management Is Such a Risk

If you ever have the inkling to manage your investments on your own, that inkling is worth reconsidering. Do-it-yourself investment management is generally a bad idea for the retail investor for myriad reasons.
June 12, 2018

Are Second Mortgages Still a Good Idea After the Tax Changes?

Are Second Mortgages Still a Good Idea? If you’ve been looking into a second mortgage, there’s a good chance you’ve received outdated advice. That’s because the tax changes effective beginning in 2018 eliminate some deductions for second mortgage interest and make second mortgages less attractive in some situations. […]
June 5, 2018

Can Socially Responsible Investing Be Both Good and Profitable?

Is a “Socially Conscious” Portfolio Sustainable? Is it possible to make money as a company or an investor and at the same time be environmentally, socially and corporately responsible? While the bottom line still reigns supreme, the idea of investors taking a negative screen of their portfolio is becoming […]
May 22, 2018

The Terms of Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investments A Deeper Look Have you ever considered investing in real estate? As with all types of investments, there are risks and time horizons that may or may not be consistent with individual goals and objectives.  Usually held as part of a larger portfolio and often […]