Year-to-date, the stock market is down 20-25%. Bonds are down 15% and the supposed inflation-fighting asset class of gold is down 10%. Many financial experts are pontificating where inflation and the markets will go from here. But market forecasts are seldom accurate.
Regardless of culture, social status, or beliefs it seems that we are all connected by our desire to be happy
Bear markets, like large grizzly bears, are often associated with fear and running for safety. These feelings are often exacerbated by fateful headlines with dramatic wording. But for long-term investors, bear markets don’t have to be scary. They can have several benefits.
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Inflation is rising at a rate of 6%. The S&P 500 is up 9% since July. After the current gains and with inflation surging now is the time to get out, right? No. We are long-term investors, not gamblers betting on the next market move.
Market volatility has been ramping up throughout the month of September as historically it has been the weakest month. Typically, staying the course and continuing to invest has produced the best results.
Year to date there are two main “stories” – the fear of inflation and a heated market.
Hype is the primary force behind the making of a fad. This is one way to discern the wisdom of an investment. Positive hype often drives prices significantly higher and fuels overconfidence for “investors
At this time of year with income tax filing is on everyone’s mind, a review of all the different types of Federal taxes may be in order.