The economic benefits of owning rental property may seem compelling but is real estate a good investment? And, are you landlord material? Certified Financial Planner, Paul Fain, joins us with the pros and cons of investing in real estate. WHAT ARE THE TRAITS REQUIRED TO BE A GOOD LANDLORD? Enjoy home improvement projects (painting,…
The current bull market in stocks is the longest period of uninterrupted gains in American history. But investors wonder, is this a boom or a bubble? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us to look at stock market cycles and your Sunday Money. WHEN DID THIS BULL MARKET OFFICIALLY BEGIN? The run…
Fun Facts about Stock Ownership Owning shares of stock in a company makes you an owner of that company and some companies treat their shareholders like real owners – giving them discounts and rewards on products and services. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF SHAREHOLDER PERKS… Kimberly Clark and 3M: Gift boxes with an…
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 LIKE “CORRECTION” AND “BEAR MARKET” – WHAT DO…
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 period. Is Mr. Buffett getting a good deal? HOW WILL THIS ACQUISITION…
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 THING? As of August 1, the stock…
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 MAKES WOMEN GREAT INVESTORS? Women investors simply tend to follow recommended investment principles! As a…
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 perspective. AROUND THE WATER COOLER OR THE COFFEE POT, THERE IS A LOT OF BUZZ ABOUT…
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 personal investment portfolio. His asset allocation is basically 93 percent stock, 4 percent cash,…
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, LET’S START WITH THE BASICS, WHAT IS…