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This might sound a little strange coming from someone who invests other people's money in the stock market, but it's true - Most Stocks Are Bad Investments.

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As we begin the final quarter of 2021, the economy is shifting from a recovery phase to a sustained expansion. Investor sentiment has shifted alongside this, swinging from bullishness to bearishness.
The S&P 500 advanced 0.8% this week, overcoming a tough Monday session, as investors bought the dip and breathed a sigh of relief that a debt-ceiling agreement was reached in the Senate.
Capitol Hill is producing more drama than Hollywood. We've got bold statements, ultimatums, cliff-hangers, and confusing sequels.
Medicare’s open enrollment period happens once a year between October 15 and December 7. During this time, current Medicare beneficiaries have the option to adjust their coverage for the coming year.
Please find below our quarterly market review and commentary for the 3rd quarter 2021. We hope you find it helpful. Let us know if you have any questions.
Selling momentum returned to the stock market this week amid a host of concerns, including rising rates and valuations, which saw all major indices fall.
Investors are often conflicted about record-high stock prices. They are pleased to see their existing equity holdings gain in value but apprehensive that higher prices somehow foreshadow a dramatic downturn in the future.
September is National Insurance Month. Ok, so it's no National Pizza Day or National Margarita Day, but it is something I’m interested in! A healthy review of policies is always good, and we are happy to discuss mitigating risks with insurance.
Stocks suck in September. Ok, maybe not 100% of the time, but generally speaking September is the worst month for stocks. And this one is bad so far.
The S&P 500 (-0.6%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.5%), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.1%) ended the week with modest declines, while the small-cap Russell outperformed with a 0.4% gain.
There are perhaps no two topics as controversial as deficits and taxes. Differences in political and social opinions on these issues are almost guaranteed to lead to heated discussions, even among otherwise calm individuals.
The stock market had a tough four-day week, with the S&P 500 losing 1.7% and closing lower in each session as buyers appeared exhausted.
Markets are increasingly concerned about tighter monetary policy by the Fed and its impact on valuations, interest rates and more. Don't fear it.
The stock market started September on a quiet note after an equally quiet finish to August. The S&P 500 added 0.6% for the week while the Nasdaq outperformed, gaining 1.6%. The Dow lagged throughout the week, shedding 0.2%.

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