The opportunities that emerge from the economic chaos
Downturns are common, and the best investors are wise to find the silver linings
Author: Casey Snyder
Knowing your wants and needs
Those who plan and know their risk tolerances are best suited to ride the shifting tides of uncertain times
Uncertainty and turmoil do not mean ‘catastrophic’
In contemplating the ‘new normal,’ remember the resilience of the U.S.
The multiple dimensions of risk and tolerance
It’s critical to understand our human strengths and weaknesses to prepare for market change
Taking debt seriously
There’s stormy weather ahead on several fronts, and it needs to be discussed
Check your recency bias
Little is more detrimental to a portfolio’s long-term health than the belief that the status quo is here to stay
The 401(k) boondoggle
Congress’ latest bid to repair a failed policy falls way too short
The next recession? Hold that thought
We could be seeing an Industrial Revolution-level transformation happening before our very eyes
When the unexpected is ‘normal’
Without any historical perspective we are susceptible to the primal reaction of fear
How to keep your wits when volatility occurs
Markets will always seek equilibrium even if investors have a hard time with it
Is investment industry transparency just a buzzword?
By abandoning the ‘protocol,’ firms are selling their investors short
The price of financial illiteracy
The bill is past due on the choice to ignore earlier generations’ fiscal lessons
Investing in a time of ‘sharing’
While consumers might love the benefits of the ‘sharing economy’ investors and others may not
Clients and the protocol
The Protocol for Broker Recruiting is undergoing strain following two big withdrawals
Reconsidering the cost of education
Making the wrong choice can have a profound negative impact on long-term savings
Who doesn’t want success?
Bull markets and the wealth effect can create opportunities for making very bad decisions
Will the can kick back?
Brewing generational tensions explain the current economic landscape
The value of critical thinking
The fiduciary responsibility of asking the tough questions
Inspiring financial prudence
Building a client recognition program that focuses on successful behaviors
Is your house an asset, or not?
Homeownership can have a dramatic impact on most other financial goals and obligations, particularly retirement
Explaining the active-passive management debate
In the end, there’s no one-size-fits-all investment strategy
How clients communicate
Open communication with their advisors is necessary and crucial
Solving the education dilemma
The quest for affordability should be the norm rather than the exception
Getting the details right
Clients can take as much control of their financial destiny as possible by excelling on the fundamentals
Are you ready for higher taxes?
Controlling your biggest lifetime expense should be a number one priority
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