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 funds are considered to be opportunities for the “smart money” and to sophisticated investors, such
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“The only thing constant is change,” said the philosopher Heraclitus. Over the past year, I’ve learned his wisdom in spades. On a daily basis, just when I conclude that I’ve got things figured out or settled concerning people or situations, I’m quickly humbled to learn that I know nothing. This awareness has vast implications for
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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.
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It’s National Retirement Planning Week! When should you start planning for your future? How can you retire on your own terms? An interview with APC’s President, Paul K. Fain, III, CFP® PAUL, LET’S BREAK DOWN SOME RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS BY AGE GROUPS – START WITH THE 20 AND 30-YEAR OLDS… Life is reaching full speed
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Some Tips on Building Your Financial Resilience was originally featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel As I used to lace up my Converse Chuck Taylors in the high school locker room, I recall coach saying, “The best offense is a good defense.” So when we are getting knocked down or muscled around, how can we
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I’ve been wearing a Fitbit for almost two years now. Each day, when I’ve met my step goal, it gently buzzes to let me know – a “high five” of sorts. It syncs with my devices of choice and emails are sent automatically to let me know about various points of information, such as weekly
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Wisdom from a Yogi was originally published in the Knoxville News Sentinel Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra died last year at age 90. Without question, he was one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all time, but he would have also made a great financial planner. In 2016, consider the financial wisdom of his
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After the worst yearly start for stocks in history, many investors are feeling some concern. That old myth resurfaces, “Investing in stocks is just like gambling.” Investing in stock is a lot like buying a lottery ticket. Gambling addicts would probably agree. In the 1990s, scads of obsessive day-traders seemed to gamble themselves into personal
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Working Together for Financial Success was originally published in the Knoxville News Sentinel As the year-end approaches, I asked my wife to join me at the kitchen table to review our money history and current financial plan. We discussed the following questions: What is your “grade” for the 2015 Fain Financial Plan? (Tina): “A” because
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WBIR: Finally…the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it was raising key interest rates for the first time in 9 years. But what does a rate increase mean for the typical family? Joining us now with answers is Paul Fain, a Certified Financial Planner with Asset Planning Corporation. PAUL, BEFORE WE TALK ABOUT IMPACT, LET’S RECAP WHY
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