by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Feb 26, 2021 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? Key Takeaway:The classic 60/40 portfolio isn’t “dead,” but with today’s low interest rates, investors should expect lower bond returns than in the past. The 60/40 portfolio has been a common strategy for investors, especially those near...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 3, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management
Investment Help with 3 Simple Questions Key Takeaways: Decide whether you’re trying to beat the market or simply match it, because that choice shapes your entire strategy. Define what you mean by “the market” so you’re measuring performance against the right...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 6, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
3 Myths About the Stock Market During Election Years Key Takeaways: Over the long run, the stock market has trended upward under both Republican and Democratic presidents, including the example of $1,000 in the S&P 500 in 1936 growing to over $14 million by the...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Sep 28, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
If Everyone is Selling, Who is Buying? Key Takeaways: The article explains that daily market pricing can make it look like value disappeared, even though big drops are often followed by big rebounds during periods of uncertainty. It argues that when you sell at a...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | May 19, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Is Cash King? Key Takeaway: In the article, cash is “king” mainly for near-term safety (a solid emergency fund or upcoming spending), but for long-term goals it can hurt returns if fear keeps you out of the market, so cash should match your time horizon and withdrawal...
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