When a bull charges, it thrusts its horns into the air. When a bear attacks, it swipes its paws downward. These animal actions are used to represent the way the market moves. A bear market occurs approximately every five years. The average decline is 39%, and the average duration is 18 months. When the market […]
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Saving for retirement and investing in tax-deferred accounts like your 401(k)s and IRAs is extremely helpful to reach your retirement goals. However, once you turn 70 1/2, Uncle Sam definitely wants his share, so he forces you to take withdrawals from those accounts or face a 50% penalty of the amount you should have withdrawn. […]
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I see it every week, when I ask investors questions. Whether in a meeting, video conference call or on the phone, I ask questions about their current investments. I ask if the know the risk they truly hold and what do these investments cost them? The answer is the same. They don’t know. Sure, some […]
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