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Uncertainty and the Market

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Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one.—Voltaire “The market hates uncertainty” has been a common enough saying in recent years, but how logical is it? There are many different aspects to uncertainty, some that can be measured and some that cannot. Uncertainty is an … [Read more...] about Uncertainty and the Market

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 much of Your Nest to Put into Stocks? All of it.

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Attached is an article written by David A. Levine for the New York Times in February.  In the article he discusses how most investors should have most of their money invested in stocks.  What makes this more compelling is that he is a self-confessed "bond guy" or someone who has believed in the … [Read more...] about How much of Your Nest to Put into Stocks? All of it.

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.

Still Trying to Pick Stock Winners? How Capitalism Works

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This post was guest written by Brad Steiman with our partner Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Canada.  (Unlike some of the current thinking in the press,  it deals with how people are rewarded for investing, not at the expense of other people, but as a reward for providing capital.) It is not … [Read more...] about Still Trying to Pick Stock Winners? How Capitalism Works

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.

What do financial terms mean – Mutual Funds

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Continuing with our series, this blog describes [highlight]what is a mutual fund[/highlight].  And while my teachers at Chaminade High School in Mineola, told me I should not describe something by stating what it is not - that is where we will begin. There are different types of financial … [Read more...] about What do financial terms mean – Mutual Funds

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.

Series – “What do financial terms mean?” Stocks

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This post - Stocks Recently, I was at the doctor’s office for a chest cold which turned out to be bronchitis.  After the doctor did his diagnosis, he told me that he was going to prescribe a medication that would solve the problem.  He gave the names of the two medications which for this … [Read more...] about Series – “What do financial terms mean?” Stocks

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.