Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
It’s A Matter Of Time
It’s A Matter Of Time With the market at all-time highs is it still a good time to invest? Even seasoned investors who are still adding money toward their goals may consider whether the time is right. This isn’t necessarily just a question for today’s market, but it could be asked any time. The answer…
Read More[Video] Tax Extensions: What You Need To Know
Tax Extensions: What You Need To Know STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® We’re quickly approaching the end of tax season. If you haven’t filed your return yet, what do you do? Maybe you’re a last second kind of person or maybe you’re waiting for that last document, like a K-1. Should you file an extension? What is…
Read MoreMarket Supply & Demand
Market Supply & Demand Last week we discussed the significance of volume and how that can tell us a variety of things about market activity. Now let’s discuss what actually makes the market move. Daily, there are articles and news stories telling us why the market is moving the direction it is. While these do…
Read MoreThe Significance of Volume
The Significance of Volume Every day when stocks trade on the market there is a measure tracking how many shares are bought and sold. This measurement is known as volume. Notice below how you can see the volume change each day. Volume is another tool that can help investors understand how and what other investors…
Read More[Video] Don’t Be “FOOLED” That Retirement Will Solve Everything!
Don’t Be “FOOLED” That Retirement Will Solve Everything! STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® Have you ever played a prank on someone hoping to fool them? One area you don’t want to be fooled on is your retirement. There are a lot of good questions we hear often. How old are you? How much do you have saved?…
Read MoreStay the Course
Stay the Course The last five days we have experienced a large amount of volatility. You can see from the above chart how the markets have really taken our portfolios for a ride. Remember back in August of 2017 we posted about how the market can feel like a roller coaster? This is an appropriate…
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