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...
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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,...
Knoxville News Sentinel: How to Move Pending to Progress
Do you have a “pending” file? How long have some of those actions been pending? How many relate to your personal financial plan? Consider the synonyms for “pending": unresolved, unsettled, up in the air, on ice, unfinished, on the back burner. I don’t know about you,...
WBIR: What We Can Expect from New Administration
Well, it is official, Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States of America. What should investors now expect from the Trump administration? Paul Fain, president of the-much-smaller-Asset Planning Corporation offers some initial prognostications....
Schwab: Why Market Returns May Be Lower in the Future
Why Market Returns May Be Lower in the Future Posted by Paul Fain Market returns on stocks and bonds over the next decade are expected to fall short of historical averages. To read the full article click here.
Schwab Market Commentary
Stay up to date on the financial market! In a recent Schwab Market Snapshot, Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab’s Chief Investment Strategist, talked about the amount of debt in the U.S. financial system.
Invest Like a Girl
While recently participating in a professional education conference, I attended a session on the subject of women and investing. Going into it, I expected a discussion around communication styles or financial planning needs that might be unique concerning female...