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Category Archives: Current Events

War is emotional, but rarely impactful on company profits

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®April 11, 2022

War is emotional, but rarely impactful on company profits Paul Fain, CFP®   There is a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The loss of life is tragic and disturbing. And it is OK to wonder, “What does this mean for my investments?” Our financial planning firm recently hosted a current events webinar with Apollo Lupescu, Ph.D., vice president

Here’s how to keep your focus on the big picture during unsteady times

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®February 28, 2022

Here’s how to keep your focus on the big picture during unsteady times Paul Fain, CFP®   Here we are in 2022 and the world seems like a crazy place (again)! Armies on the move. Consumer prices reaching decade highs. The coronavirus pandemic continuing to impact our daily lives. What should be your next decision

Balancing Act: Interest Rates

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®February 18, 2022

Balancing Act: Interest Rates Paul Fain, CFP®   “What are your IRAs paying?” asked my mother-in-law. Being extremely risk-adverse, and 93-years-old, she was referring to the prevailing interest rates on an IRA bank account or an IRA annuity. However, as I politely discussed with her (as she was preparing her famous beef stew), it is

A look back at the shaky financial predictions in this wild year

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®December 29, 2021

A look back at the shaky financial predictions in this wild year Paul Fain, CFP®   Is it a Christmas miracle? Did the financial forecasters get it right in 2021? Well, Santa should probably have given coal to most of the pundits and prognosticators. For instance, one of the largest banking institutions predicted a 5% return

Want results from your investments? Don’t get emotional

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®August 26, 2021

Want results from your investments? Don’t get emotional | Paul Fain, CFP®   Famed investor Benjamin Graham once said, “The investor’s chief problem, and even his worst enemy, is likely to be himself.” DALBAR, a financial market research firm, conducts an annual study of investor behavior. With 25 years of data, the study’s conclusion is frighteningly

Here’s how to develop a gold-medal financial plan in 2021

Blog, Current Events, General PlanningBy Paul Fain, CFP®August 4, 2021

Here’s how to develop a gold-medal financial plan in 2021 | Paul Fain, CFP®   This summer, I have taken up competitive swimming (for folks over age 50). As a rookie, I never realized how many components are involved in a gold-medal performance. For example, Olympic swimmers have excellent stroke technique, strength, endurance; as well as,

After a Long Year, There’s More Clarity Ahead For Investors

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®May 6, 2021

After a Long Year, There’s More Clarity Ahead For Investors | Paul Fain, CFP®   After a long year, these spring days seem particularly sweet. Unlike 2020, when uncertainty was so widespread, we now see more clearly looking ahead. The recent government checks to consumers, plus the big infrastructure project on the drawing board, could boost

Should I Buy GameStop Stock?

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®February 2, 2021

Should I Buy GameStop Stock? | Paul Fain, CFP®   Hello all! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any wackier!? It did. Several weeks ago, my son asked me if I had seen what was happening with GameStop, AMC and Blackberry stocks. My honest reply was, “No, but are those companies still in business?” In

Expect the Unexpected for the 2021 Stock Market, and Plan Accordingly

Blog, Current Events, InvestingBy Paul Fain, CFP®January 25, 2021

Expect the Unexpected for the 2021 Stock Market, and Plan Accordingly | Paul Fain Last year was a paradox: The second quarter was the worst GDP performance on record. However, November was one of the best months for the stock market on record, led by long-lagging small caps and value stocks. The Russell 2000 Index

Here’s a Merry Approach to Mortality

Blog, Current Events, Estate Planning, General PlanningBy Paul Fain, CFP®December 29, 2020

Here’s a Merry Approach to Mortality | Paul Fain The holidays (normally) conjure warm images of large family gathering with dinners, gift exchanges, and merriment. The holidays are different this year. As the COVID pandemic is filling ICUs across the country, our mortality has entered the national conversation. With that in mind, here’s a seemingly macabre

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