“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on, after others let go.” – William Feather Winners don’t quit the stock market. Period. Investors always win over the long term. It’s quite easy to see in the chart,...
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Is the Bull market over? Are rising interest rates going to hurt bonds? Will inflation continue to rise? Why is the market so volatile? Many people are worrying. Maybe you are one of them and ask the same questions....
Investors have a fascination with predictions. Look at the financial media. Turn on any television show, listen to any radio program, or pick up any magazine, and you’ll see there’s always someone trying to predict future stock prices. It...
Creating a financial plan not only gives you a road map to your retirement goals, but it also allows you to better understand the emotional elements of the stock market. Why do very smart people make bad decisions about...
Staying the Course Investors tend to see short-term volatility as the enemy. Volatility may lead many investors to move money out of the market and “sit on the sidelines” until things “calm down.” Although this approach may appear to...
Over the weekend, a relative asked, “Are we in a bear market?” I answered his question with, “What do you think a bear market is?” He rattled off a few comments about the economy, and the market being down...
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...