Today I’m going to share why most investors should own international stocks. In fact, a basic allocation to international stocks can save you from a major investing pitfall. So if you want to improve your portfolio and avoid mistakes, you’ll love this simple breakdown for investing in international stocks. Should you buy international stocks? It’s…
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I first wrote about Bitcoin in January of 2017. Given everything that’s happened with cryptocurrency in the last few months, we are due for an update. For some perspective, let’s take a look at the original opening paragraph of this blog post from January of 2017 If you’ve been watching Bitcoin prices lately, you already…
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If you got a tax refund of $4,500, would you spend it or invest it? If you’re like most people, you’d be thrilled to see that cash land in your account. It could pay for an awesome vacation or wipe out some credit card debt. But if you’re also investing in a 401(k), that $4,500…
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A few nights before the election, my wife and I were out for a walk with our Jack-a-Bee. The topic of the presidency came up. Our conversation went something like this: Lien, my wife: Hilary is going to win the election. Me: I wouldn’t be so sure. Lien: All the polls show Hilary is in…
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Why should you consider college savings plans? $440,223! That’s why! $440,223 is the estimated cost to send my unborn child to my alma mater – The University of Arizona – in 18 years. It’s also close to the median home price in San Diego. Here, see for yourself and share in my misery: …
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What’s the Easiest Way to Save Money? You may be asking this question if you can’t manage to save money (or if you can’t save as much money as you’d like to). You may think saving money means you need to budget and stick to that budget by diligently tracking every purchase you make. That’s…
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While a lot of the guidance I offer as a financial advisor is based on my financial expertise, some of my best advice comes from the belly of life experience. And let me tell you, I don’t really hold back – especially when my life experience might help a client avoid a huge mistake. One…
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I was listening to an interview with John Maxwell earlier this week. John is a renowned author, leadership coach, and an avid golfer. During the interview, he was asked about some of the biggest life lessons he has learned playing the sport of golf. His response began with reasons why professional golf tournaments are played over…
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