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Should You Rebalance Your Investments When the Market is Up or Down?

Whether the market is setting new highs or in the midst of a downturn, investors need to think a few steps ahead to ensure they're prepared when current conditions change—that's where rebalancing comes in. During periods of extreme market volatility, like March 2020, retirement accounts and taxable investment accounts can…

Kristin McKennaApril 6, 2020

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March 2020 is About to Become the Most Volatile Month in Stock Market History

The selloff in the financial markets triggered by the coronavirus outbreak has been historic. Here are some statistics about March Madness 2020 in the stock market and what recent volatility means for long-term investors. (more…)

Kristin McKennaMarch 31, 2020

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Tax-loss Harvesting After a Downturn in the Stock Market

Tax-loss harvesting is the process of selling an investment at a loss to offset other gains or carry the loss forward to future years. It's the ultimate silver lining: using the recent losses in your investment account to your advantage. During widespread selloffs, most equity positions have lost value relative…

Kristin McKennaMarch 30, 2020

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Here’s How You’ll Know It’s a Good Time to Invest

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected us all in some way at this point. If you're lucky enough to be bored but employed, you might be wondering whether it's an opportune time to put money in the stock market or wise to keep up with your regularly scheduled contributions to a…

Kristin McKennaMarch 28, 2020

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Don’t Get Taken Down When Your Employer’s Stock Sinks

What can happen if you own too much of your company's stock? The coronavirus outbreak is yet another example of the dangers of having too much company stock. Some C-level executives are required to hold a certain amount, but many employees voluntarily double-down by either holding vested stock or buying…

Kristin McKennaMarch 24, 2020

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Should You Keep Investing Through a Recession?

There's a lot we know about the current state of the stock market, but we can only make an educated guess as to where the economy goes from here. Both are sobering to think about. As of the writing of this article, we have descended into the fastest bear market…

Kristin McKennaMarch 22, 2020

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The U.S. is in a Bear Market. There Could be a Recession. But This Isn’t 2008.

Are We Headed For Another Financial Crisis? It happened on March 11th: after 11 years, the S&P 500 once again entered a bear market. Defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs, this is the first bear market for the popular stock index since the 2008 financial…

Kristin McKennaMarch 21, 2020

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Should You Go To Cash Until The Market Recovers Or Ride It Out?

When the stock market is in turmoil, many investors are tempted to go to cash and wait for the dust to settle before getting back in. One of the issues here is how to time your exit and entry—unlike a flash flood or significant weather event, investors aren't going to…

Kristin McKennaMarch 15, 2020

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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 McKennaMarch 11, 2020

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Is It Just a Myth That Real Estate is a Better Investment Than Stocks?

Owning real estate can certainly pay off, but to say it's unequivocally a better investment than putting money in the financial markets is short-sighted. Over the years I've spoken with numerous investors who ended up renting their home when they moved instead of selling, buying an income property just because…

Kristin McKennaMarch 5, 2020