By Cindy Alvarez & Bob Newkirk “The trend is your friend … until the end when it bends.”– Ed Seykota Day trading by individual investors grew substantially during the pandemic. People stayed at home, spent more time online, and, in some cases, had additional funds to spend. These effects encouraged day trading, as did the...

This article was written before stock indices moved into a bear market rather than a correction.However, the same principles presented continue to apply. “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.”– Robert Arnott The market declines this year are painful. However, these types of declines are surprisinglyfrequent. Understanding how to respond to market corrections is...

“If You Fail to Plan, You are Planning to Fail” – Benjamin Franklin No one ever plans to fail; it is never intentional. We do not launch initiatives with failure inmind. Instead, we seek success. When we start a business, make an investment, or take on anew venture – retirement, parenthood, or a cross-country move...

“The four most dangerous words in investing are: this time it’s different.”– Sir John Templeton Speculation about a potential recession has been prominent in recent financial reporting. The goodnews is that multiple elements of the U.S. economy are healthy and provide an economic tailwind forthe future. The bad news is that actions by the Federal...

Will the Economic War with Russia Cause a U.S. Recession? “In the 20th century, the United States endured two world wars and other traumatic and expensive military conflicts, the Depression, a dozen or so recessions and financial panics, oil shocks, a flu epidemic, and the resignation of a disgraced president. Yet the Dow rose from...

How to implement tax-free benefits for employees working from home. During Covid-19, companies small and large were forced to adapt to remote work. Workers and businesses invested in home offices and equipment. Now, a growing number of companies are realizing that full remote or hybrid work weeks are here to stay as more employees do...

“Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.” ~Milton Friedman Inflation is at 7%, its highest level since 1982. The ability of Congress or the Biden Administration to curb inflation is limited, at best. Responsibility for addressing inflation will fall to the arm of the federal government primarily responsible for monetary policy, the Federal Reserve...

“The stock investor is neither right nor wrong because others agreed or disagreed; the investor is right because the facts and analysis are right.” ~ Benjamin Graham Recent increases in wages, prices and inflation are receiving a lot of media coverage. What should you believe, and what is a lot of hot air? What should...

Uncertainty has become a usual way of life these past couple of years. But, in the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” With that thought in mind, tax planning has become more critical in our ever-changing legislative environment. Proactive tax planning can save tax dollars and help to ease any...

“Far more money has been lost by investors trying to anticipate corrections, than lost in the corrections themselves.” ~ Peter Lynch Many investors are concerned that the current uncertainties affecting the markets will cause a “market correction” and losses in their portfolios. Should you be moving into, or staying in, cash? The market uncertainties are...