When the stock market gyrates, especially those downturns in prices, millions of investors start watching the “ticker tape” – sometimes hour by hour. It is easy to get lost in the stock market lingo – here’s a quick glossary of terms. LET’S START WITH TERMS...
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WBIR: Warren Buffett invests in Pilot Flying J
As seen on WBIR, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate station. Warren Buffett has a history of buying companies you’d never expect would capture his interest. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Pilot Travel Centers over a six-year...
Sunday Money: Keeping Cool, Calm and Invested
With the stock market at record highs, many investors are anxious about when the inevitable bear market will arrive. Is there a case for staying invested in the market? How can an investor remain calm and steady? IS RECENT STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE TOO MUCH OF A GOOD...
Sunday Money: Women Make Great Investors
The findings are in! The conclusion from a recent Wells Fargo Investment Institute report? Women make great investors. WBIR-TV recently interviewed Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation to talk about what makes women investors great investors. PAUL, WHAT...
Sunday Money: How Politics Affect Your Money
Controversy. Special investigations. Twitter bombs. Modern politics is making investors feel unsettled and concerned; but how much do politics really matter to your portfolio? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, recently appeared on WBIR to share his...
Knoxville News Sentinel: How Does a Financial Planner Invest?
Have you ever wondered if a chef eats his own cooking? Does a doctor take her own medicine? Or, do financial planners invest in the same strategies they recommend to investors? Recently, a vice president at Morningstar, an investment research firm, wrote about his...
Monday Money: Snapchat and IPOs
WBIR: Oh, snap! Within an hour of Snap, Inc.’s first public trading on the New York Stock Exchange last Thursday, the company’s stock price had already soared 50%. But what exactly is an “IPO” and how will it change the future of popular mobile app, Snapchat? PAUL,...
WBIR: Federal Rate Hike
In his regular “Sunday Money” interview on WBIR, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate station, Paul addressed the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise key interest rates. What does this mean for your money as we rapidly approach year-end? Here is a recap of the Q&A: WHAT...
Hedging What? A Guide to Alternative Investments
What is a “hedge fund?” Well, simply put, a hedge fund is an investment company that invests in alternative investments (debt, derivatives, options, commodities, etc.) to either beat the market or provide a hedge against unforeseen market changes. Generally, hedge...
Is Now A Good Time To Be In The Market?
You may be wondering, is now a good time to be in the market? Watch the video below to hear a financial advisors perspective on market timing. Need investment advice? We would be glad to help! Contact us today.