Interesting Times Indeed The title is reputed to be a legendary Chinese curse, and it is often used in English-speaking countries during times of disorder and despair. Despite the intended irony of using a Chinese proverb during a period when China is to blame for much investor angst, it’s safe to say that everyday investors…
“May You Live in Interesting Times”
FANG
What is the FANG? You may have seen this acronym floating around over the past 6 months. It stands for Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, & Google. These 4 companies had a great 2015 for their shareholders. Each of them has a niche that they dominate and in 2015 they were all rewarded heavily for their positions….
Is China A House Of Cards?
What’s Up With China? China’s stock market turmoil has dominated trading in the New Year. Thanks to a seemingly limitless amount of headlines and commentary from the “experts” on TV, fear and panic has led many investors to believe that China is doomed and taking the U.S. down with it. Three catalysts have fueled the…
Understanding Your Social Security Options
If you are not yet receiving Social Security this Workshop is for you! Educational Workshop Details: Location: St. Martin Community Center Address: 15008 Lemoyne Blvd. Biloxi, MS. 39532 Time: 6:00 PM Date: February 25th, 2016
2015 Recap
It was a frustrating year for many investors. The market as a whole went sideways. Bonds earned around ½% for the year, while the S&P actually lost almost 1%. Cash pays near zero interest at the banks, while many foreign investments and commodities lost significant amounts (China & Oil)
Remaining At Rest In A Room
Ouch The idea behind proper diversification is that when one market struggles, the other(s) step in and offer support. Several conservative investors who closely watched their portfolios in 2015 are now questioning this strategy for very good reason. There was nowhere to run last year, and any return that came close to what would be…