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...
Paul Fain
Working Together for Financial Success
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:...
WBIR: What Do the Rising Interest Rates Mean?
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...
Fed Decision: Hold the Line
At today’s meeting of The Federal Reserve Board, a decision was made to not increase key interest rates in the U.S. economy. A rate increase is still expected sooner than later, and it will be the first rate hike since 2006. Analysts generally agree that the pace of...