Let’s go back to the year 2009. In January, Barack Obama was sworn as the 44th President of the United States. In April, three Somali pirates are killed freeing Captain Philips and ending a multi-day standoff between the United States Navy and the pirates. Later the event is made into a movie. In … [Read more...] about Top 10 Stocks Over the Last Decade
Market Downturns, Then Upturns
With activity in many industries sharply curtailed in an effort to reduce the chances of spreading the coronavirus, some economists say a recession is inevitable, if one hasn’t already begun.(1) From a markets perspective, we have already experienced a drop in stocks, as prices have likely … [Read more...] about Market Downturns, Then Upturns
Optimism is the Only Reality
I will chalk this one up to just plain luck. A couple weeks before the coronavirus 19 took over our lives, I finished reading a powerful book entitled, “The Power of Bad - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It.” Timely indeed. The book describes why all humans tend to think … [Read more...] about Optimism is the Only Reality
Video: The Number #1 Lesson from Stock Market History
Financial journalist Robin Powell with Professor Russell Napier a financial historian - One standout lesson financial history teaches us is that you need to diversify and take a long-term view on your investments. … [Read more...] about Video: The Number #1 Lesson from Stock Market History
Max My Interest – generating more interest from cash reserves
Interest rates will likely stay low for the foreseeable future. While this is beneficial to many as they borrow money for business expansion, or personally to purchase a car or home, these low rates have hurt people who are saving in banks. We encourage all of our clients to have a cash reserve … [Read more...] about Max My Interest – generating more interest from cash reserves
Reducing College Costs
The cost of college tuition continues to astonish anyone who needs to pay for this education. For the college year 2018-2019, the average tuition, fees and room and board expenses were $48,510 for a four-year private college and $21,370 for a public college. That number is for just one year of … [Read more...] about Reducing College Costs