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is inflation bad for stocks?
By Ben Lies

Market Myths Series: Inflation is Bad for Stocks

Introduction to The Market Myths Series. Markets of all kinds are going through a severe correction that is incredibly scary for many investors, especially those who are in or nearing retirement. Believe me when I say that I empathize and understand how hard things are right now. I have spent hundreds of hours over my […]

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The Great Resignation
By Ben Lies

The Great Resignation: Why More Americans Are Retiring Now Than Ever

They’re calling it the Great Resignation. This unprecedented phenomenon is observing numerous Americans leave their jobs—some for greener pastures, others for extended periods, and still others, especially older Americans, for retirement. While endless column inches on this matter have been published, one of the big questions is why it’s happening here and now. The most […]

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strategic diversification
By Ben Lies

Understanding Strategic Diversification

When you created your investment strategy, your asset allocation reflected your goals, time horizon and tolerance for volatility. Over time, however, any of these three factors, or others, may have changed, and your portfolio may need adjustments to reflect your new investing priorities. You may also need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of your risk mitigation […]

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Inflation affecting personal savings
By Ben Lies

Inflation Creeping into Personal Finances

Inflation creep is in full effect and it is starting to have an impact on our budgets and personal financial situations. If you have a balance on a credit card or an adjustable rate mortgage, you might be noticing changes in your payments. Higher interest rates are starting to ripple through the personal finance landscape, […]

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