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Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

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As professional football (NFL) continues towards the Super Bowl in early February, I wanted to highlight what one of the great NFL coaches discussed in a press conference as they were approaching this year’s season. During a press conference in August, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin … [Read more...] about Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

How Markets Work and the FAANG Mentality

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Research has shown no reliable way to predict the top‑performing stocks, arguing for diversification instead. The stocks commonly referred to by the FAANG moniker— Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (now trading as Alphabet)—have posted impressive gains through the years, with all now … [Read more...] about How Markets Work and the FAANG Mentality

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

SECURE ACT – New Tax Law changes

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New Decade - New Tax Law.  Once again, Congress passed a major piece of legislation as they headed out the door for the Holiday last month.  Congress passed "The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act", better known as the SECURE Act. The SECURE Act -- the most impactful … [Read more...] about SECURE ACT – New Tax Law changes

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

We Didn’t Start the Fire

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Maureen and I were able to attend the on-going concert series with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in NYC with our friends.  Billy has been playing once a month at MSG for over a year and will continue to perform as long as the shows continue to sell-out.  It will probably be awhile if his … [Read more...] about We Didn’t Start the Fire

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

Technology Reaching all Corners of the World

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Several years ago, I wrote a post on the incredible expansion of airline travel which has transformed the global trade and expanded the economies throughout the world. This post deals with an equally important but more subtle improvement which has occurred and will continue for many years to … [Read more...] about Technology Reaching all Corners of the World

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

Belling the Cat – Using research to time the stock markets

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 Sometimes even the best of ideas are only good in theory because they are impossible to implement in practice.  This holds true to the financial world as well. Academic financial research generates hundreds of research papers each year highlighting potential ways for investors to get a … [Read more...] about Belling the Cat – Using research to time the stock markets

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.