This guide walks you through exactly what causes impulse buying, the real financial damage it causes, and nine practical strategies to stop. Maybe you stopped at the supermarket on the way home, hungry, and grabbed...
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As an investor, it is easy to get caught up chasing returns and seeking yield in a portfolio. Available benchmark information encourages this focus on matching or beating the market. Therefore, performance seems to be...
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Have you ever turned up your thermostat only to still feel cold, later discovering someone opened a window? We often think we have complete control over our environment, but we don’t. We live in a...
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Financial markets are often viewed as rational systems where participants make logical decisions based on available information. However, psychological research has consistently shown that human behavior in financial markets is far from rational. In fact,...
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For the second year in a row, a small number of U.S.-based technology stocks earned exceptional returns. The S&P 500 Index returned 25% last year, slightly under 2023’s return of 26.3%. Back-to-back equity returns over...
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Markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024 despite global challenges, rewarding patient investors and showcasing the power of human ingenuity. As we enter in 2025, we wish to share this article written by David Booth, chairman...
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Here is an unusual holiday gift idea for affluent parents: a retirement nest egg for your kids. If you are in the fortunate position of having more than you need to support your lifestyle for...
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With U.S. inflation on the decline, the Federal Reserve lowered short-term interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the Core PCE deflator, has fallen to 2.7%, moving steadily towards the 2% target. This improvement...
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Investing in rental property is often touted as a path to financial freedom, but the reality can be far more complex and potentially less rewarding than many realize. While residential real estate can provide a...
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Shortly, we will know who our next president is, and which parties will control the House and the Senate. Until then, we can expect to hear constant messaging about what each side will do or...
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