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Behavioral Factors in Investing

Forced to have Patience – Maybe a Cure for Investors!

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Maureen and I were lucky enough to recently visit the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica.  It was our second visit to the tropical island and we enjoyed the beautiful landscape and friendly Jamaicans. One of the excursions that we enjoyed was visiting the Mayfield Falls which requires a treacherous … [Read more...] about Forced to have Patience – Maybe a Cure for Investors!

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.

Tuning Out the Noise

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For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets as a result of coronavirus 19. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as affecting your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced … [Read more...] about Tuning Out the Noise

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.

Video: Only Focus on Things that Matter

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Only Focus on Things that Matter - Robin Powell and Financial Journalist Carl Richards We have added a new category to our blog posts - Videos.  Our first video is a reminder to focus on the intersection of both the things that matter AND the things that you can control.  Carl Richards helps … [Read more...] about Video: Only Focus on Things that Matter

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.

Bring back the bond certificate mentality

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I know that we all want to focus on the future and the great things that are in front of all of us.  However, there is one aspect of investing that I wish that we could bring back for investors -- even if it’s only the mentality. Back in the day, if you purchased a bond, you received a bond … [Read more...] about Bring back the bond certificate 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.

We are investors!

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We are investors! This is the response that I have given numerous times over the last few weeks as people who know what I do for living ask if we are selling our positions in the global stock market.  The question is understandable as the coronavirus 19 has severely impacted life around the globe … [Read more...] about We are investors!

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 Reaction to Coronavirus

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This post is written by Dave Goetsch who is the Executive Producer of the TV series hit - The Big Bang Theory.  In 2018 he discussed his transformation on how he approaches investing after the large market decline in 2008-2009.   Instead of trying to determine what the global stock markets will do … [Read more...] about A Transformed Investor’s Reaction to Coronavirus

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.