What can past geopolitical events teach us about today? Richard explains.
Category: Investing
February 2022 Update
Recent volatility has some investors nervous. What’s next? Richard explains.
What Pilots Can Teach Us About Investing
Amidst the constant flood of frightening news over the past several months, the US economy appears to be turning a major corner, and better times may be ahead.
7 Facts to Consider During Market Volatility
In spite of market volatility, we believe the fundamental backdrop supporting economic growth remains sound
Mid-Term Elections
Can past election cycles provide a clue as to how the stock market might react to the mid-term elections? We analyze.
Message from Richard: Market Volatility
Join me for the next few minutes as we explore current stock market volatility.
Do Our Biases Really Affect Our Financial Choices?
Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. They are less routinely cautioned about letting their preconceptions and biases color their financial choices.
The S&P 500’s Long Ascent
The S&P is the broad benchmark that economists, journalists, and investors regard as shorthand for the “market.” As the S&P 500 includes about 500 companies, it represents overall market performance better than the…
Taking a Loan From Your Retirement Plan May Be a Bad Idea
Thinking about borrowing money from your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 account? Think twice about that, because these loans are not only risky but could also jeopardize to your retirement planning.
How Might Higher Inflation Affect Your Investments?
What might higher inflation (and correspondingly higher interest rates) mean for your portfolio? Under such conditions, your investments may perform better than you think. But caution may be in order.