Posts Tagged ‘naperville financial’
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Indices at All-Time High – Is it Time to Sell All?
On August 29, 2018, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indices hit all-time highs. This raises the question: Is it time sell off everything and go to cash? Take a look at this week’s blog post to hear F5 Financial’s position on this topic.
Read MoreMonday Morning Motivation – Make
Are you ready to turn your focus towards making yourself a better person?
Read MoreHey, Chicken Little, the Sky Is NOT Falling!
What was true in late summer 2017 (when markets were quite stable and volatility low) remains true now—yes, we’ll have some “storms” in the market; HOWEVER, the Chicken Little doomsayers have yet to be proven even marginally intelligent with their “The Sky is Falling!” clucking!
Read MoreMonday Morning Motivation – Give
When it comes to how you give, is your preference for time, talent, or treasure?
Read MoreNo, Indexing is NOT Going to Destroy the Market!
John Bogle launched the first index fund in 1975 and was greeted with proclamations of “Bogle’s Folly,” and people have continued to throw darts at the concept of index investing. As of yet, they have not been able to “burst the bubble.” Today we discuss the misplaced notion that index investing will somehow result in significant pricing distortions in the marketplace.
Read MoreMonday Morning Motivation – Mercy
Is it time that you extend mercy to someone, so that you can enjoy the playground of life?
Read MoreAn Alternate Reality You Need to Avoid!
I have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering with an emphasis in optimization theory. I have also put in the time and effort to earn my CFP® credentials. Yet I don’t spend a moment of time messing around with “alternatives.” In my opinion, all the hoopla around alts is merely marketing fluff and an effort to sell product. Disagree? Today’s article explains what the alts are—and shows you the data. You decide!
Read MoreMonday Morning Motivation – Understand
Are you willing to leave the understanding in God’s hands and focus on living your life in a loving manner?
Read MoreMonday Morning Motivation – Living
What does the way you are living your life say about what is in your heart?
Read MoreGraduate Level Investing – Share Repurchases vs. Dividend Payouts
Today’s post is more of a “graduate level” topic, as it goes a bit deeper into pricing and valuation of stocks. This article compares and contrasts dividend payouts and share repurchases. Read on to understand how to apply this to your investment strategy.
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