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Investing

Why Market Timing Is a Bad Idea

We think market timing is a mistake, for three reasons: (1) Long-term returns in the stock market have been very good, and time is on your side, (2) There is an inverse relationship between valuations and future returns, and (3) Past bear markets show how difficult it is to get the timing right.

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July 2022 Market Review
Investing

July 2022 Market Review

Download a copy here “In the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run it is a weighing machine.”  -Benjamin Graham Earnings, valuations, and discount

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Inflation and your 401(k)
Retirement Planning

Inflation and Your 401(k)

Unfortunately, you can’t stop inflation as it’s out of our control. But you can be mindful of it and implement specific strategies to help lessen the burden of inflation on

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Person Holding Black Tablet Computer Look at Stock Market.
Investing

Staying Calm During a Volatile Market

After hearing the term “bear market” repeated every hour on the news and watching recent stock behavior, you might feel anxious about this volatile market. Today, we’ll talk you through

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Investing

June 2022 Market Review

“Time arbitrage – taking advantage of the opportunity for long-term profit offered when short-term investors sell due to disappointing short-term macro or business progress – has been a major source

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