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Investing During a Crisis

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During Times of Market Volatility, Focus on What You Can Control

Amidst the vast uncertainty in the markets right now, it's more important than ever for investors to understand the benefits—and limitations—of diversification. Having the right investment mix for your situation is critical in good times in the financial markets and during downturns. While you can't control the ups and downs…
Kristin McKenna
March 11, 2020
Asset ManagementBondsBuilding WealthCurrent eventsDiversificationInvestingInvesting During a CrisisManaging RiskRebalancing

How Do Bonds Perform During a Recession?

The globalized nature of the world economy makes diversification a tall task. Although past performance is not indicative of future results, history is a helpful lens to view stock vs bond performance during past recessions or bear markets. Volatility in the financial markets also highlights the benefits—and limitations—that diversification can…
Kristin McKenna
March 4, 2020
Asset ManagementForbesInvestingInvesting During a CrisisManaging RiskRetirement Planning

How the Timing of a Stock Market Crash Can Impact a Retirement Plan

There's plenty for investors to worry about when their financial livelihood is on the line. When planning for major financial decisions such as retirement, individuals often focus on the severity of a market downturn, underestimating the impact that timing and cash flows can have on their portfolio. The sequence of…
Kristin McKenna
January 24, 2019