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    Value? Growth? How About Quality

    Tue, Jun 20, 2023

    Value? Growth? How About Quality

    Many of the stocks that worked well one year may not be as strong now. Why is that, and what should you do? 
    Should You Have Bonds in Your Investment Portfolio?

    Wed, Jan 11, 2023

    Should You Have Bonds in Your Investment Portfolio?

    If almost 90% of investment returns come from asset allocation, then the decision on what asset classes to hold in a portfolio could be critical. Many rules of thumb may prescribe an allocation to bonds, but does that recommendation make sense for all investors? It depends.

    Investment management: Where the rubber meets the road

    Thu, Jul 21, 2022

    Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Investment Portfolio Management

    Everyone’s financial goals differ. Even if you know where you are—and where you'd like to be—getting from point A to point B can be daunting. An investment manager can help.

    Did You Know Some Active Portfolios Aren’t Truly Active?

    Wed, Jun 1, 2022

    Did You Know Some Active Portfolios Aren’t Truly Active?

    How does active management stack up against passive funds? You might be surprised by the answer and rethink how you invest.
    Market Declines Are Expected, and Planned For

    Wed, Mar 30, 2022

    Market Declines Are Expected, and Planned For

    Watching the market fall is tough—but market drawdowns, even severe ones that may last for a while, should be expected and factored into your wealth strategy.
    Asset Allocation Models and the Foolish Approach

    Wed, Jan 12, 2022

    Asset Allocation Models and the "Foolish" Approach

    There’s no fool-proof way to protect invested assets fully, but there are ways to better insulate against market drawdowns. Employing the “right” asset allocation is one of the most powerful.

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