Rational Investing
Investing should be like watching paint dry or grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.
Paul Samuelson
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Market Volatility
Volatility is an inherent part of the market that occurs when the markets undergo the digestion of new data and or occurrence that alters basic
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An Alternative to Low Interest Rates
This is no surprise coming from us. We’ve been writing about it since long before the recent and growing recognition of its value by the
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CD Rate History – Historical Note
Not since the days of inflation and high interest rates have Certificates of Deposits (CDs) been perceived as a viable source of income for retirees
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Help for Illinois Teachers
On a per capita basis no state is in worse financial shape than Illinois. The state pension funds are woefully underfunded, while the legislature refuses
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Doing it When You’re Young
Tsk, tsk….this may not be what you thought it was about. The sooner you start, the better the outcome. We recommend putting 10% to 15%
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The Red Flag of High Yields
Several years ago, our client Phil M. asked for our opinion about a municipal bond that he was told by a Florida bond salesman paid
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb