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The Real Risk in Investing? Inflation!

By Curt Stowers | June 15, 2018 | Comments Off on The Real Risk in Investing? Inflation!
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People always focus on the “risk” of the stock market. The reality is that the market is volatile—but NOT risky. In this week’s blog post I focus on the real risk in investing.

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Does the Market Hate Uncertainty—Or Do You?

By Curt Stowers | May 25, 2018 | Comments Off on Does the Market Hate Uncertainty—Or Do You?
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Personifying “The Market” feels good, but does it really make sense to do so? In my opinion, the market is rational and certain—it’s not an entity with thoughts and feelings. But people hate uncertainty! It’s people who act strangely when they perceive things as uncertain. How does the Uncertainty Paradox affect YOU?

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Monday Morning Motivation – Limitations

By Curt Stowers | May 21, 2018 | Comments Off on Monday Morning Motivation – Limitations
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Sharing Resources to Help You Grow Personally, Professionally & Financially Sometimes it helps to get a little dose of encouragement — along with a good cup of coffee! — to start the day. Hopefully the message below will help you get off to a good start for the week.  Please feel free to forward the newsletter on to…

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