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Inflation vs. Bank CDs vs. The Mattress cd investments Feb 18, 2021

Tempted to stash your money in a bank CD? Or maybe under your mattress? Think either one of
them will keep pace with inflation? Well consider
the following:

Inflation

In simple terms, inflation...

8 Ways To Reduce Your Market Risk Today flash update investments markte insights Feb 25, 2020

On Monday, the Dow finished at a 3.5% loss, making it the third worst daily point drop in Dow history. Market commentators are blaming fears over the coronavirus as the source for the pullback.

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Do You Possess These Successful Investment Traits? investments Aug 06, 2019

Last Saturday morning, I read an article in The Business Insider about what creates lasting personal relationships. It spoke of psychologist John Gottman, who set up "The Love Lab" in 1986, with...

Do You Have ETFs Working For You? investments Aug 01, 2019

I often joke with folks about all of the abbreviations in the financial industry. IRA, RIA, FIA, VA, IUL, PFS, CFP; it’s crazy. Sometimes it sounds like a really disturbing spelling bee. I...