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The secret behind Trump's economy: Absolutely nothing
Aside from cutting a few regulations, tweets about the economy, and some blustery comments about cutting taxes, there has been no clear economic policy or action coming from the White House.
Mostly good, with some pains, Denver is growing up
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado unemployment has dipped to a record-low 2.3 percent. To put things into perspective, this mark has only been touched four other times by any other state in recent U.S. history.
Expecting the unexpected in the age of Trump
Surely, there is no way the stock market would rise in the face of uncertain economic policies and an interest rate hike. Since the election, U.S. stocks are up nearly 5 percent. Over this same period, the short-term safe haven of bonds crumbled as the price of bonds declined.
Should you invest the way Bob does?
We are more comfortable in situations when other people are doing the same thing we are. But with investing, when the herd moves one direction, it is sometimes wise to move in the other.
Opposite attract: Why entrepreneurs need financial planning
There's a business market where two philosophies clash: the old school thinking of the financial planning industry and the dynamic thinking of entrepreneurs. Marrying the two philosophies isn't easy, but it is necessary.
If you think tax season is over, you need to think again
Most of us want to forget about tax season the minute our returns are filed. Just because tax season is over, however, doesn’t mean you should forget about taxes until next year. Now is the time to start planning.
How investing is like driving your car
During my career as a Wealth Management Advisor, I have met with thousands of investors. I have observed clients that have made mistakes based on emotional decisions and I have met with clients that have made lucky decisions. However, I noticed a trend with the habits and decisions made by many people with wealth.
Why you should consider alternative investments
Yale University's endowment returned 16.62 percent per year between 1985 and 2008. The S&P 500 Index returned 11.98 percent. So how did Yale do it? And how can you use its strategy?
Watch out for the bond bear market
When interest rates rise, the price of bonds decrease. As the price of bonds decrease, investors will see depreciation in their bond funds. So what should investors do in a time of rising interest rates?
Financial planning for the greater good
I recently had a friend from high school leave friends and family behind after a long battle with cancer. Cancer and many other diseases do not discriminate. Unless you are directly involved in the research of these diseases, it is hard to determine how to make a difference. For many people, planned giving is the answer.
Keeping perspective in a volatile market: Focus on what you can control
Stock market volatility in the first quarter of this year has shaken investor’s confidence. The media is fear-mongering and investors are worried.
Stories from the stock market: Tales of money, mistakes and regret
The stories of 2016 are being told as they happen. Markets return to equilibrium based on numbers and the stories are retold with the facts. There will always be a story that affects the markets and the media is always going to tell it in dramatic fashion. It is up to investors to process the information and make informed decisions.
