Not if, but when. Bear Markets are part of investing in the stock market. This is a fact, you must know to be ready for the worst. It helps you prepare mentally. These events should not be a surprise,...
Is the Bull market over? Are rising interest rates going to hurt bonds? What about the volatility in the Chinese stock market? Markets seem so shaky! Many people are worrying if they should do something with their investments. What...
To iron out his retirement plan, Temüjin meets with a financial advisor. Temüjin’s plan is ambitious, with a travel itinerary spanning from China to Bulgaria. Undoubtedly, such a vacation will be expensive. To help save for this coming expense,...
With financial planning, not only do you map out your dreams. Even better, you create a plan for making those dreams a reality. Have you always wanted to visit South America? Let’s set a time to make that happen!...
Meet Marcus. Marcus has poured tens of thousands of dollars into his whole life insurance policy. He's sick of paying the expensive premiums - only to see the value of his policy decline! So, what's Marcus to do -...
A client expresses concern over his growing debt. The fact that the wealthy individual even has debt is puzzling. Despite holding several million dollars in stocks and bonds, as well as rental properties, the client’s income is limited. In...
Can I interest you in a car that has a built-in dishwasher? It’s just like a regular car, but unwieldy to drive, and more expensive to purchase and maintain. The automobile-dishwasher has huge downsides but, just think of the...
Considering how much risk (a lot) is required for a given return (a little), there may be better investment opportunities available. This is especially important for clients in retirement – where risk management is paramount to investment return.
Imagine wandering around your favorite department store. There is a massive sale – with many products being sold below cost! The deals are so good, that you wonder if the merchandise is any good. “Perhaps,” you think to yourself,...
Phil writes in to say, "Why isn’t my portfolio of stocks, bonds and alternative investments matching the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?" The answer to Phil's question simply has to do with which type of . ....