A 17% rise in the S&P 500 after another bear market low in a market steeped in stagflation panic? Was there. Such a rally rushing towards the index’s 200-day average alongside falling bond yields, the volatility index dropping below 20 and hope that the Federal Reserve would soon ease its tightening? It is done. All …
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If an investment advisor is touting an impressive average rate of return, beware, because losses can “hide” among gains and hurt your financial success. Let’s explore the meaning of the average rate of return versus the actual rate of return. Your most compelling reason for making an investment choice may very likely be based on …
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Dear Liz: How do I find a paid financial planner? I just inherited a lot of money, and trying to figure out our future is stressing me out. Answer: It’s understandable. Getting sound advice can be the difference between growing your newfound wealth and squandering it. But finding a good, honest and competent planner takes …
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