Alternative Investments

Many investors are less than enthused about the current valuations of traditional investments like stocks and bonds. After a decade-long bull market where the S&P 500 averaged more than 16%…

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What a Rate Cut Means

Just seven months ago the Fed was predicting it would raise rates several times in 2019. The Federal Reserve seemed to feel that the economy was strong and it was…

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Explaining Medicare

Once we reach age 65, most of us are eligible for subsidized health insurance through a government program called Medicare. Part A, which covers hospital care, is free. Part B,…

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Investing Ain’t Easy

Every year educated “professional” money managers attempt to beat the benchmark of the S&P 500 index. Active stock managers, as a whole, have failed to beat the S&P 500 each…

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Minimizing Volatility

Thus far for the month of May, the performance of the stock market has been a disappointment and has made the old adage “sell in May and go away” look…

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