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Are Volatile Stock Markets Good for Investors?
When the ups and downs of stock markets leave you stressed and wondering whether stocks really will help you pursue your long-term financial goals, there are a few things to remember: 1. Historically, over long periods, stocks have tended to move higher. For instance, at the start of October 1987, the Standard & Poor’s (S&P)…
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Risk Tolerance: What Is It? Why Is It Important?
When I think of risk and the markets, I’m reminded of one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes: “October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August, and February.” Although I can’t help but laugh, I don’t…
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Talk Your Chart | Investment Strategy | Episode 01
Welcome to our new series, Talk Your Chart, co-hosted by Marcos Segrera, CFP®, Wealth Manager, and Brett Horowitz, CFP®, AIF®, Wealth Manager and Principal at Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial. Do you ever wonder, “Should I buy Tesla stock?” Perhaps a better question is, “Should I buy Tesla stock at this price?” Have you…
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Why Retirement Savers Should Ignore the Robinhood Hubbub
Long-term investors with diversified nest eggs have little to fear from the GameStop saga.
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A Great Stock and a Great Investment May Not Be the Same
“That’s a great stock; I think I’ll take a big position in my portfolio.” That’s how all too many investors make their investment decisions. Mistake, big mistake. Randi: Hello, Harold. Harold Evensky: Hi, Randi. What’s new in the accounting world? R: Don’t ask. It seems like every time Congress passes a law simplifying the tax…