by Randy Chalmers on August 5, 2022.
This is a very common question among those contemplating starting their investment journey. They wonder if their $20 a week would amount to anything and if they should wait until they can invest $50 or $100 a week. Let’s look at the numbers. The minimum investment required for a balanced fund is as little as...
by Michelle McEachin on August 5, 2022.
Last week, I talked about going back to school and now this week I’m going to talk about Christmas. Yes, you read that correctly. I said Christmas. Did you know that the average family spends over $1,000 on gifts for Christmas? This does not even include parties, food, travel, and lodging. If you aren’t careful,...
by Dave Conley on August 5, 2022.
We only have so much time, energy, and attention. So how do we decide where to place our focus? To figure out the answer to that question, think about what you are focusing on (fretting over). Now ask yourself two questions: 1. Does it matter? 2. Can I control it?
by Randy Chalmers on August 1, 2022.
Everyone begins their investment journey at different stages in life, however, we can all agree that the sooner you start, the better your portfolio will be in 10, 20, or even 30 years. This equates to a better life in retirement. But why invest now, when the market is down so much, and there could...
by Michelle McEachin on August 1, 2022.
Many of you have kids at home and are about to face… Back to School! Like me, you are looking for value everywhere, and let’s face it, this year we need all the value we can find! No matter your list, a bit of prioritizing, budgeting, and thoughtfulness will stretch your dollars far and wide....
by Dave Conley on July 29, 2022.
The current episode of Fed tightening that we are living through is fundamentally different from all the others. Why? The excess money creation that fueled the surge in inflation over the past year was a one-off event that was tied directly to the trillions of dollars of fiscal "stimulus" that our politicians pumped into the economy in the wake of the COVID lockdowns. Two years ago, the renowned economist Scott Grannis said "The shutdown of the US economy will prove to be the most expensive self-inflicted injury in the history of mankind."
by Dave Conley on July 21, 2022.
There are a few big things that really matter in successful investing (and growing trees). The SINGLE most important variable in the quest of investment success is the ONLY variable you can control: your own behavior.
by Dave Conley on July 11, 2022.
While market optimists are scarce these days and the list of investor concerns is long, there are several historical patterns that provide reasons for optimism as the second half of 2022 gets underway. First is stocks’ record of strong bouncebacks from big two-quarter drops. The average gain over the next sixth months after the biggest...