I have to share this recent article by Dan Solin, “Your Broker Has No Clue.” In this article, Dan Solin really hits it on the head when defining the difference between a broker and a Coach. A broker will always keep your account in chaos, while a
Read more →An often heard phrase “Markets hate uncertainty.” I disagree, markets thrive on uncertainty. The more certainty there is, the lower the expected return. The more certain the markets, the lower rate of return. Uncertainty rewards investors for the risk taken. Investors should not fear volatility, but embrace
Read more →As an investor, you should follow the protocol and insist on peer-reviewed evidence supporting the advice given by your broker or financial adviser. Few can survive this kind of scrutiny. Broker’s opinions are like belly-buttons, everyone has one. The hard part for a broker is actually finding someone
Read more →How about you? A recent survey by CouponCabin.com found that 47% of U.S. adults say they are optimistic that 2012 will be a better year for them financially than years past, according to UPI.com. Thirty-seven percent do not believe they will be better off in 2012, with
Read more →Einstein’s Theory… of Investing As legend has it, when Einstein died, he met two men and a woman outside the pearly gates. Always one to strike up a conversation, he asked them about their IQs. The woman said her IQ was 190. Einstein was excited. He said:
Read more →I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! In a few days, we will be bringing in a New Year – 2012. This year seems to have gone by so quickly. What are your plans for the new year? Now is a good time to set some goals
Read more →Greedy Innkeeper or Generous Capitalist? The Bible story of the virgin birth is at the center of much of the holiday cheer at this time of the year. The book of Luke tells us Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because Caesar Augustus decreed a census should
Read more →I hope you have an awesome Merry Christmas!! It’s always a good time of year to remember what is most important to you, and your family. We all have much to be grateful for, and as long as we keep that in the forefront, we will be
Read more →It’s 2 weeks before Christmas…are you ready for it? I’m not there yet. I’ll start getting ready this weekend. I can’t believe how fast it’s approaching. I think maybe my mind isn’t there yet because there isn’t any snow, and for that I’m grateful One thing investors shouldn’t put
Read more →Think you can time the market? Enjoy the short interview with Peter Lynch. Lynch was regarded as a top money managers with Fidelity. He gained superstar status… Still think someone (or even yourself) can predict the short term market direction? Here are three paragraphs taken from
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Derick Schuhart