It seems we have been in a strong growth stock market for some time now. This highly polarizing presidential election year has many clients fearing the good times are almost over. No matter who wins this fall, there will be a lot of unhappy voters. Unfortunately, we see this every election season. It causes our clients to be nervous and …
Perhaps my title is a little over simplified. After all, politics affect policy, policy affects the economy, the economy affects the markets. I suppose markets do indirectly, somewhat, care about politics; but not quite the way most people think. A common sentiment I get from clients is the assumption that the markets will react directly and favorably to their party …
Among many great quotable statements, one of my favorites from Warren Buffet is to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” The second part of that quote is what truly separates good investors from bad. When the markets are down and we face uncertainty in the economy, it is easy to be fearful and pessimistic. …
I can’t help it; at the ripe ‘ole age of 36, I dream about retirement most days. Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do. I’m fortunate to earn a living in a field I enjoy so much. Honestly, I feel the need to pinch myself on occasion. There is no way I should enjoy work this much, but …
