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Raise Cash, Look for Opportunities
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... the greatest risk to the economy. Market watchers are hopeful that states can reopen safely, but are looking warily at a surge of new cases in several states. The bottom line: The market has begun rotating ...
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Fear Means Opportunity
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... been enlisted to distribute government money in the form of forgiveable loans to businesses. They will make money off those loans with very little risk because the federal government is guaranteeing the ...
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Iran Tensions and Your Investments
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... your holdings, and to reconsider investments that might have too much exposure to geopolitical risks. ...
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How to Lose Money in the Stock Market
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... you should ask yourself is whether your goals or comfort level with risk have changed. If they haven't, then nor should you make any significant changes to your portfolio. Remember the 2008-2009 crash, ...
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The Coming Corporate Debt Cliff
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... Bear in mind that any investment decision needs to fit your long-term goals, your level of risk tolerance and other factors. Please consult your financial advisor for professional investment guidance. ...
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Should You Invest in Real Estate?
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... its potential for both risk and reward as an investment. For example, a 10% return on that $500,000 property is $50,000 (minus borrowing costs). But if you have a negative return on your real estate investment, ...
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Don't Sweat the Trade War
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... the market had become too complacent, assuming that a trade deal would happen and ignoring the risk that talks would run off the tracks. Our countries' trade dispute needs to be settled, both for reasons ...
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The Investment Outlook Is Changing
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... norm, and investors should expect them to continue intermittently. Investors who want to keep reaping the kind of returns that characterized the past few years will have to take on more risk. But with ...
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A Smart Investing Move to Start the Year
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... types that serve as counterweights. Depending on a typical investor's goals and risk tolerance, a balanced portfolio might be 60% stocks and 40% bonds. The idea is that if stocks plunge, bonds may fare ...
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Understanding What Drives the Market
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... of moving the market in one direction or the other. There are risks to any outlook, including this one. There's a chance, for instance, that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates too high, too ...
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What Will Kill the Bull Market?
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... that is right for your personal goals, time horizon and comfort level with investment risk. Then, it's primarily a matter of letting the markets do their work. Yes, there will be short-term ups and downs. ...
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How to Invest in Bonds as Interest Rates Rise
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... are, what your investing timeframe is, how comfortable you are with risk, and so on. Please feel free to give me a call if you'd like to discuss the best options for you. ...
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The Risk of Waiting for a Cheaper Market
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... invested at least some of your money at lower prices. Each investor is different, both in terms of their financial goals and their ability to tolerate risk. It's important to meet regularly with a good ...
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Trade War Ahead? Here’s What to Do
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... best way to protect your portfolio amidst all the trade-war rhetoric is by working with a financial advisor, review each of your holdings to determine which might be most at risk. China is shrewdly targeting ...
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Be Smart About Your Tax Windfall
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... will allow you to confirm that you're saving enough so that you can retire comfortably—or how much of a shortfall you need to fill. In addition, it's an opportunity to manage the risk in your investment ...
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Seeking Diamonds in the Rough for 2018
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... prices do this year, Exxon's stock could see a real snapback. And that could add a little extra return to an investment portfolio that takes into account your personalized goals and risk tolerance. Remember ...
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Why Bitcoin is for Suckers
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... goes, the sucker is the person at the table who doesn't know he's the sucker. And none of this takes into account the security risks associated with bitcoin. Hackers have fraudsters have stolen millions ...
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Why ETFs Shouldn’t Dominate Your Portfolio
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... to very narrow indexes in specific sectors like technology or emerging markets. They're great for achieving a diversification that can lower portfolio risk. Because they're bought and sold like stocks, ...
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Should You Buy the Trump Rally?
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... hoops to jump through, the thinking is that they'll see their revenue and profits rise. Fewer regulations are especially good news for small companies, which need to be able to take risks, and often don't ...
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Can Hurricanes Create Investment Opportunity?
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... experienced and knowledgeable investment advisor is the best way to spot opportunities where the potential reward outweighs the risk. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss investing further. ...