Investing
Corporate Bonds: More Risk, Less Reward?
Corporate Bonds: More Risk, Less Reward? Two charts came across my desk recently that shed light on what I like to call “creeping risk” in the market. This happens when the character of an investment changes slowly over time without anyone really noticing the change. The first chart that caught my attention was a long-term…
Read MoreThe Economy And The Stock Market Are Always Changing
The Economy And The Stock Market Are Always Changing We’ve been in a remarkable investment environment for the last 10 years. From the depths of the stock market lows in early 2009, the S&P 500 has increased over 400%. But what’s interesting is that the same types of companies have been leading the charge…
Read More[Video] Don’t Let Tax Reform Changes Surprise You. Plan Now!
STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® Tax Reform changes have been in the news lately. You’ve probably heard or read about it. Let’s discuss how these changes impact you. Understanding how things have changed will allow you to talk with your accountant now as they’re preparing your 2019 return, to make any changes for how your 2020 return…
Read MoreWhat A Difference A Year Makes
What A Difference A Year Makes! Investing is always a challenge. But investors have endured two radically different investment environments the last two financial years. These almost-comical headlines from CNBC – by the same author, no less – perfectly capture the 2018 and 2019 investment financial years. Here’s what’s interesting. In…
Read MoreThe High Price Of Trying To Time The Market For Profit
The High Price Of Trying To Time The Market For Profit “Is now a good time to get into the market?” “There seems to be a lot of bad news out there…should we sell now and get back in later?” Trying to time the stock market is as old as the stock market itself. Investment…
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