Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
March Madness In The Markets
March Madness In The Markets This time of year brings out the pride and fan loyalty of our beloved Alma Mater’s basketball teams. Do you find your emotions on a roller coaster as you cheer on your team amid the various surprising upsets or rising Cinderella team? This is a pretty close analogy to what…
Read MoreDoes the speed of news availability affect your investment return?
Does the speed of news availability affect your investment return? With the recent market volatility investing with a buy and hold mindset may have gained some merit related to your investment return. The only way you will ever know if an investment decision (buy, sell, hold) was a good one is by looking back. When…
Read MoreThe end of an economic expansion AND a bull market?
The end of an economic expansion AND a bull market? Is it possible to be at the end of an economic expansion and the end of a bull market? What do both of these things mean? Please follow along as we answer this question. What is an economic cycle? The economic cycle is the natural…
Read More[Video] Net Worth vs. Self Worth
Net Worth vs. Self Worth STEVE SMALENBERGER, EA® We use benchmarks in all different areas of our lives: A carpenter uses a measuring tape. A student uses a GPA. A coach uses a win-loss record. In our financial life we use a measurement too. The measurement is known as net worth. But, is net worth…
Read MoreAre bonds always worth holding?
Are bonds always worth holding? The market is beginning to digest the news of yesterday’s steel and aluminum tariff talk. There are a variety of factors to consider both short and long term, domestically, and globally regarding whether tariffs are a good choice at this time, which we’ll save for another day. It seems initially…
Read MoreHow To Talk Basic Investments
How To Talk Basic Investments Do you know the types of investments or accounts you own? Very often we hear people talk about how they’re invested and they don’t really know how to “say” it. Let’s clear the confusion for you! There are a variety of investment vehicles you can invest in. Some of the…
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