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Too many investors become anxious when the stock market is falling and excited when the stock market is rising. Unfortunately, that is why the average investor dramatically under performs the broad markets as they sell after prices have fallen and…
Financial Symmetry has covered several current events on our blog throughout 2021, and here are what we think the Top 10 Economic Stories of the year have been: 1. Social Security to increase COLA at highest rate since 1981 Written…
“This time is different.” As the saying goes, these are the four most dangerous words for an investor. And yet every time is different. I have spent the past 35 years giving financial advice and this is now the fifth…
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Many investors are sharing Mike Tyson’s sentiment after the worst single day in the stock market since Black Monday. The short-term losses appear to be a direct result of…
Certain uncertainty is the theme of the 2016 election results. In a historic election, Donald Trump will be our nation’s 45th President. Whether you are elated, disillusioned or disappointed, we can all agree that the results are surprising. While the…
As we did last year, Financial Symmetry has covered several current events on our blog throughout 2015, and here are what we think the Top 10 Economic Stories of the Year have been: Fed Rate Increase On December 15, 2015…
The stock market movements over the past week have prompted many investors to ask how to protect themselves in a falling market. While market drops are unsettling, they typically do not warrant a change to your long-term strategy. When prices…
Since index investing in the stock market was invented, its popularity has risen and fallen in cycles that closely match bull and bear markets. In 2014, stock index investing’s popularity surpassed its prior peak from 2008 and is thus flashing…
Anthem, the nation’s largest health insurer was recently victim to cyber attacks where approximately 80 million records were stolen. Prior to Anthem other large business including Sony Pictures, Home Depot, JP Morgan, Target, etc. were also targets of cyber attacks….
As we did last year, Financial Symmetry has covered several current events on our blog throughout 2014, and here are what we think the Top 10 Economic Stories of the Year have been: 1. Falling Oil Prices There are few…
