Surprise! Another robust study showed investors are still underperforming and making bad investment decisions. Morningstar released its yearly “Mind the Gap” study last month, showing investors have lost on average 1.7% yearly — that’s $17,000 on a $1,000,000 portfolio — over the last decade. Why so and how can we stop the madness?! Continue reading
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Should Retirees Change Their Portfolio Strategy Based On Predictions of the US Dollar’s Demise?
Here it comes again… F. E. A. R. This time manifest from headlines of the U.S. dollar’s demise as a reserve currency, spiraling inflation, low growth and an expressway to investment-return hell. Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence & Its Investment Implications
If you were to poll strangers on what comes to mind when they hear the term artificial intelligence or AI, I suspect the most likely answer would be ChatGPT. The generative chat program launched in 2022 seems to have drawn … Continue reading
Do You Have Unrealistic Portfolio Return Expectations?
In this episode, Tyler Emrick CFA®, CFP® explores the disconnect between some investors’ return expectations. Learn common mistakes people make and traps they may then fall into. Continue reading
Uncommon Reasons For Roth Conversions
In this episode, Tyler Emrick CFA®, CFP® talks through the financial impacts of implementing a well-thought-out Roth conversion strategy. Learn less common reasons — legacy planning and in the event your spouse survives you for an extended period — that conversions can make great sense. Continue reading