Money & Investing Blog
When Investing, Trusting Your Gut Can Be Bad For Your Health
I believe in trusting my instincts when making decisions. However, when it comes to investment decisions, I have learned firsthand that my gut will often lead me down the wrong path. Many studies and surveys continue to support I am not the only one in that camp.
Read MoreBeManaged May Newsletter: More Equity Gains in April, Valuations are Concerning
The following are some topics covered in this month’s Research Newsletter from the BeManaged Research Department.
Worker Attitudes Toward Retirement Savings Needs
More Equity Gains in April – Valuations are Concerning
BeManaged April Newsletter: “We’re Still Dancing!”
The following are some topics covered in this month’s Research Newsletter from the BeManaged Research Department.
Market Environment Reminds Us of the 3rd Quarter of 2007
New Form ADV Part II available
Equity Markets End 1st Quarter on Positive Note
Getting a Tax Refund? Be Like the 50% of People Using it Wisely
Tax day is only a few weeks away. If you are receiving a tax refund, you have some fun decisions to make. A recent study found that only 31% plan to put some of the refund toward their retirement savings, and another 19% plan to pay down debt…meaning only half of people are taking steps to improve their financial situation with their refund.
We know. You get a check in the mail or it shows up in your checking/savings account. Saving it or paying down debt is about as fun and exciting as…well…I don’t know, but it’s not. Unfortunately, doing the right thing sometimes isn’t that fun. However, it is a good feeling when you do the right thing.
Read MoreBeManaged March Newsletter – February Good for Small Cap Stocks
The following are some topics covered in this month’s Research Newsletter from the BeManaged Research Department.
Sales and Earnings Gains Projected to Continue in 2011
Small Cap Stocks Big Winners in February
Investment Returns and Overall Account Growth
WSJ – Once Bitten, Twice Bold: Look Who’s Buying Stocks Now
Jason Zweig is one of my favorite writers at the Wall Street Journal. Last weekend, he wrote an interesting article regarding some of the classic sell low, buy high behaviors taking place due to the sustained gains of the market rally that is now nearing 24 months in length. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting to learn what NOT to do with their portfolio. Here are a few snippets from the article:
Read MoreBeManaged February Newsletter – Commodity Prices Continue to Increase
The following are some topics covered in this month’s Research Newsletter from the BeManaged Research Department.
Commodity Price Increases Continue in January
Q-Ratio Reaching Historic Peaks
7 Steps to Keep from Getting Carried Away by the Market Rally
The Wall Street Journal recently wrote a very good article on keeping your expectations in check in light of the market rally that took place during the second half of 2010. The following are seven points to consider in as you make decisions on your portfolio:
Read MoreBeManaged January Newsletter – 2010 Review and Look Forward at 2011
The following are some topics covered in this month’s Research Newsletter from the BeManaged Research Department.
Asset Price Inflation Wins in 2010
2010 Market Returns Positive Across the Board
The State of Corporate Balance Sheets
Government Debt and Deficits
Don’t Get Burned – Put More Focus on the Recipe Than the Ingredients
A few months ago, I made a big pot of chili. I have made my Mom’s recipe my own, and always enjoy how it turns out. However, I incorporated a few new ingredients that time, and the initial result was quite interesting. I discovered an important lesson – I have some learning to do when cooking with cayenne pepper. When I checked it after it had been cooking for a couple of hours, I found it to look and smell like chili. After tasting it however, it was so spicy that I thought it was molten lava going down my throat.
Read More