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Stay Invested in Stocks
Tweet Share on Facebook March 30, 2012 CommentGreek debt, U.S. debt, Iran’s nuclear program, high unemployment, gas prices at $4 per gallon, and the politics of a critical election year: Have we really just completed 10 consecutive quarters of positive GDP Growth?! In other words, the economic recovery is practically two-and-a-half years old!
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Why Bonds Aren't In Trouble
Tweet Share on Facebook March 29, 2012 CommentIn my last post, I described what I believe is the largest bubble ($95 trillion in size) of our lifetime: the debt bubble. Since then, as expected, I’ve received feedback on how I may be wrong about my bubble thesis. I certainly could be wrong, but I certainly don’t think I am.
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Does an IRA Still Make Sense?
Tweet Share on Facebook March 28, 2012 Comment (1)A recent survey by TIAA-CREF showed that:
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Keeping Track of Your Retirement Investments
Tweet Share on Facebook March 27, 2012 Comment (1)Employees are transient. Look at your own life: Even if you’re in your 20s or early 30s, it’s possible you’ve already worked with several different employers. One report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the boomer group studied held an average of 11 jobs while they were between the ages of 18 and 44.
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Why Bonds Are the Riskiest Asset Class
Tweet Share on Facebook March 26, 2012 Comment (1)Sophisticated real estate investors understand the proper use of debt and how it can juice up your investment when used prudently. Small business owners also understand the appropriate use of debt: to grow business, buy out competitors, innovate, and expand operations. Those in the know understand the correct use of debt. Everyone else is investing in bad debt.
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Investing Lessons From March Madness
Tweet Share on Facebook March 23, 2012 Comment (1)This is such a great time of the year. For starters, it’s the time of year that St. Patrick’s Day rolls around and everything turns green for a day. It’s the only time of the year that I can get away with wearing green socks without a sideways look.
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The Market Has Doubled; Now What?
Tweet Share on Facebook March 21, 2012 CommentThe S&P 500 Index bottomed out on March 9, 2009 at 677. Since the low point of the 2008-09 market drop, the index has roared back and as of the market close on Tuesday stands at just over 1,400. While still lower than its 2007 high of 1,565, this is still an extraordinary market rally. The index finished out 2011 at 1,258.
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Considering Using an Investment Adviser? Why Titles Matter
Tweet Share on Facebook March 20, 2012 Comment (2)Financial adviser has become a common job title, but the term covers a broad array of roles, duties, company configurations, and pay structures.
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The S&P 500—Three Years Later
Tweet Share on Facebook March 16, 2012 CommentIt’s been three years since the S&P 500 bottomed out on March 9, 2009. That day, the index closed at 676.53. The index had not been that low since 1996. Since the index’s 676 close, it has skyrocketed, and while it hasn’t been a smooth ride for investors, the fact remains that if you had a good financial plan that kept you from panicking, you have likely recovered from the greatest recession we have seen since World War II.
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6 Signs You Need A New Investment Adviser
Tweet Share on Facebook March 15, 2012 Comment (1)In recent years, we’ve seen an influx of people needing a second opinion on their investment plans, so I thought it would be helpful to provide you with my top 6 signs that you might need a second opinion. While this list is certainly not designed to be all encompassing, it should allow you to take inventory of where you’re at right now.
