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Commodity Investing – Why I Suggest Avoiding

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A great rule to follow is this: if you don’t understand something, you should not get involved. For many, commodity investing is one such area. Read on to learn why I take this position.

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Quarterly Market Review – Fourth Quarter 2018

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Once per quarter, we roll up our sleeves and take a deeper dive into what’s happened in the stock market. Take a look at the attached presentation if you’d like to view the recap for October – December 2018.

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Why Should You Diversify?

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Recent market volatility has spooked many into asking about “getting out” of the market—right on the heels of many putting ALL their investment dollars in the US market! Both extremes are dangerous and should be avoided. Read on for some critical investment guidance.

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The Flat-Out Truth – Understanding Yield Curves

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We often see the term “yield curve” bantered around by TV’s talking heads and in the financial press. Read on to learn all about what the yield curve is—and to gain perspective on its impact on equity markets.

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Predicting the Market – The Impact of Elections

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Thankfully the annoying political ads are gone for another two years. But what sort of impact will the election results have on our portfolios? The astute reader already knows the answer—do you? Read on for some critical investment guidance.

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