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Behavioral Factors in Investing

Bulls, Bears and Long-Term Benefits of Stock Investing

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Stock returns are volatile, but nearly a century of bull and bear markets shows that the good times have outshined the bad times.  The bull or positive years in the stock market are in blue and the bear or negative years in the market are shown in gold in the chart above. From 1926 through … [Read more...] about Bulls, Bears and Long-Term Benefits of Stock Investing

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.

Time the Market at Your Peril

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This guest post was written by David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Technology enables immediate access to everything wherever and whenever we want it. In many cases, such as staying in touch with friends and family, or learning about world events, that’s a good thing. … [Read more...] about Time the Market at Your Peril

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.

This Has Been a Test: Developing a Financial Plan You Can Stick With

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This guest post is written by David Booth Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional. Think back to December 2019. The economy was humming. Unemployment, interest rates, and inflation were at historically low levels. But then what happened? A global pandemic hit. By the end of March, the … [Read more...] about This Has Been a Test: Developing a Financial Plan You Can Stick With

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.

The Difference Between a Forecast, a Wish, and a Worry

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This post is written for us by David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional and he highlights why there is reason to be optimistic. When I was growing up, our local newspaper, the Kansas City Star, was full of news and had one page for opinion. After decades of cable news and … [Read more...] about The Difference Between a Forecast, a Wish, and a Worry

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 to Invest Better—and Live Better

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It can be challenging to start a conversation about investing. That’s why I encourage having a conversation before the investing conversation—what I like to think of as a “preamble”. Connecting life principles to investment principles is a powerful way to ground abstract principles in reality, and … [Read more...] about How to Invest Better—and Live Better

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.

A Transformed Investor’s View of Market Volatility By Dave Goetsch

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Seeing all the recent headlines about the sudden downturn in the stock market has transported me back to February of 2009, when I was close to despair. It’s striking how different I feel now. In February 2009, the stock market was down around 50% from its high, and everyone seemed to feel like … [Read more...] about A Transformed Investor’s View of Market Volatility By Dave Goetsch

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.