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    Investments in a Down Market Still Tend to Outperform Savings Accounts Historically

    Wed, Apr 12, 2023

    Investments in a Down Market Still Tend to Outperform Savings Accounts Historically

    Rather than sweating over the best time to move your money from savings to investments, consider adding a little bit of money at a time to your accounts—a common strategy called dollar-cost averaging. Here's why we believe it tends to work better than "timing the market."

    An All-Weather Predictor of Stock Returns

    Wed, Mar 29, 2023

    An All-Weather Predictor of Stock Returns

    Looking for one metric that could anchor your investment strategy? Learn more about Capital Efficiency and its potential for driving strong portfolio returns.

    Recession: A Stock Picker’s Paradise?

    Wed, Mar 22, 2023

    Recession: A Stock Picker’s Paradise?

    Active management had a solid year in 2022. Does this mean that stock-picking could outperform index funds in 2023? Learn how active funds historically have tended to perform in down markets AND turbulent rebound periods.

    A Replay of the Financial Crisis?

    Wed, Mar 15, 2023

    A Replay of the Financial Crisis?

    We just experienced the biggest bank failure since the Great Recession of 2008. But here’s why we don’t believe 2023 will be another 2008.

    Wed, Mar 8, 2023

    Should Dividends Be Part of Your Recession Investing Playbook?

    Dividend stocks are not just a place to park your money while waiting out the storm. And they aren’t merely “boring income investments” either. Here’s what you should know about dividends, especially in a potential recession.

    Is 2023 the Year for International Stocks?

    Wed, Mar 1, 2023

    Is 2023 the Year for International Stocks?

    Quality companies know no borders. And if you’re only invested in the U.S. market, you could be missing out on nearly half of the world’s investment opportunities.  

    6 Sources of Retirement Income

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    6 Sources of Retirement Income

    Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.