What does the term “long-term investing” really mean? How long is long-term? One of my favorite clients, Jim, just turned 95-years old. He is sharp as a tack. He is a patient, humble, and gracious man. He is definitely a “long-term” investor. When he was born in 1924,...
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What You Need to Know About Finance in the First Week of 2019
Last week was very volatile in the world of finance. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain narrates the highs and lows of the first week of 2019. LET’S START WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, HOW DOES IT IMPACT THE STOCK MARKET? Generally causes a DOWNTURN. It is...
How to Stay Calm During Market Downturns
Many global stock markets are approaching “bear market” territory, meaning a decline of 20%. Volatility, as measured by the VIX index (pronounced vicks), is at its highest level in the last 5 years, so many investors are worried. Are you? Certified Financial Planner...
Has the Stock Market Quit Cold Turkey?
The U.S. stock market has erased its gains for the year, as all the major stock indexes suffered sharp back-to-back losses in the days before the Thanksgiving holiday. How are investors reacting? How should YOU be reacting? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning...
Things You Need to Know Before Investing in Marijuana Stock
It’s the talk at the water cooler…someone you know may be investing in…weed, ganja, cannabis…yep we are talking about marijuana stock! But should you add this growing industry to YOUR portfolio? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins with his thoughts on whether...
How are Midterm Elections Impacting My Investments?
The financial focus of the week is, how will the midterm elections impact your stock investments? WHICH STOCKS ARE THE WINNERS IF WE HAVE THE EXPECTED OUTCOME? Democrats take House, GOP keeps Senate Overall stock market: Modestly bullish Winners: Drug stocks, defense...
Midterm elections, trick or treat?
With stocks in a recent slump, there is growing fear that November's midterm elections are going to generate new chaos in the investment markets. Will the Democrats take over Congress and the Senate? If so, will they immediately begin impeachment proceedings against...
The Trend is Your Friend! 2018 Investment Review
If you believe that “the trend is your friend,” then perhaps the U.S. stock market is in for a good fourth quarter. Despite some market volatility last week, stocks are in positive territory for the year. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us again with a...
5 Things You Should Know About Rising Interest Rates
Here we go again: The Federal Reserve just raised the federal funds' interest rate target for the third time this year. Now that it has happened, how might it affect your investments? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us now with five things to keep in mind....
How to Follow the Recipe for Retirement Survival
Have you been wondering how to make your money last through retirement? Dr. Wade Pfau has a recipe for retirement survival. Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and director of retirement research at McLean Asset...