Prices will not change if the expected happens. It is the unexpected that causes prices to move. Larry Swedroe shares some examples where good news has led to bad results and vice versa. French economist Louis Bachelier long ago remarked: “Clearly the price considered most likely by the market is the true current price: if …Read More.
Women face all the same issues that men face in retirement, plus they have additional complicating factors. Larry Swedroe and Katie Keary address these factors and offer tips to help even the scales. Women face all the same issues that men face in retirement, plus they have additional complicating factors. Larry Swedroe and Katie Keary …Read More.
In the third and final installment of his annual look at what the markets taught investors over the prior year about prudent investment strategy, Larry Swedroe concludes his list with 2018’s lessons eight through 11. Every year, the markets provide us with lessons on the prudent investment strategy. I’ve so far covered what they taught …Read More.
In a review of Larry Swedroe’s newest book, “Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure Retirement,” David Nicklaus, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, explores the book’s main themes and why a retirement plan should include more than money. In a review of Larry Swedroe’s newest book, “Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure …Read More.
Do the managers of commercial bank-affiliated mutual funds act in ways that serve their parent organizations’ interests at the expense of investors? Larry Swedroe unpacks research into this double agency problem and its affect on funds’ performance. About 40% of mutual funds are run by asset management divisions of groups whose primary activity is commercial banking. This …Read More.
What’s the most important thing you need to do today, and how might you manage your calendar in a way that improves the odds it actually happens? Tim Maurer shares his system for channeling daily intentionality to boost productivity. My work as a financial advisor is dedicated to helping others best allocate their scarce resources …Read More.
Many 40-somethings are seeing their income begin to peak, but expenses are often on the rise as well. Tim Maurer goes on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” to talk about what financial steps investors in their 40s should take first. In your 40s, plan for the present through cash flow management and prepare for the future by …Read More.
Looking for something new to read? Made a New Year’s resolution to spend more time with the written word in 2019? If so, Tim Maurer’s list of his 10 favorite personal finance books could be a great place to start. A friend recently asked me to offer a list of my five favorite personal finance …Read More.
When faced with stock market volatility, it’s critical to take the long view. Larry Swedroe helps keep things in perspective with a look at why disciplined investors have been rewarded for their patience. The holiday season is supposed to be about good cheer. Given the economic news, you might think investors would have plenty to …Read More.
In a new look at why global diversification remains the prudent strategy, Larry Swedroe writes that equity valuations today suggest investors are likely to be disadvantaged if they underallocate to emerging market stocks. You have a choice to invest in asset class A, which has a one-year forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.6; or asset …Read More.
