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One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure – Understanding Buyers and Sellers

By Curt Stowers | October 26, 2018 | Comments Off on One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure – Understanding Buyers and Sellers
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Despite what the talking heads try to get you to believe, there are NEVER more “buyers than sellers” or more “sellers than buyers” in the market. Each trade MUST have both a buyer and a seller—and both must believe that they are getting a fair deal at the time of the transaction. Efficient markets are real. In contrast, the talking heads’ version is FAR from real!

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Prediction Season – Why the Pundits are Clueless

By Curt Stowers | October 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Prediction Season – Why the Pundits are Clueless
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We have started the fourth quarter with a not-so-fun rollercoaster ride of stock prices. This has all of the pundits offering us their “wisdom” on what will happen next. News flash—they are all clueless! Read on to find out what you need to know.

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Quarterly Market Review – Third Quarter 2018

By Curt Stowers | October 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Quarterly Market Review – Third 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 July – September 2018.

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Costs Matter – Understanding ALL of the Costs

By Curt Stowers | October 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Costs Matter – Understanding ALL of the Costs
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Costs matter. Whether you’re buying a car or selecting an investment strategy, the costs you expect to pay are likely to be an important factor in making any major financial decision. Read on to learn about key cost areas that you need to consider when selecting investments to include in your portfolio.

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Don’t Worry Be Happy – Reframing the Investing Experience

By Curt Stowers | September 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Don’t Worry Be Happy – Reframing the Investing Experience
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Don’t worry be happy! Successful investors understand the importance of expectation vs. perception. Read this post to learn the truth about the way equities work over time—and how to keep yourself from making foolish decisions when we experience market corrections or bear markets.

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