Investing

Stay 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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Financial Design Studio News Speed

Does 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…

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Financial Design Studio RECESSION Stocks

The 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…

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Are 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…

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Financial Design Studio Basic Investments

How 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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Financial Design Studio Plan For Those You Love

Leaving a Plan For Those You Love [Video]

Let’s talk about leaving a plan for those people that you love! Let’s discuss the plans you should make in case something happens to you.

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