What do a Great Dane and a Toy Poodle have in common? At first glance, seemingly nothing. Side by side these two animals will look comical together. Yet we still categorize them both as dogs because, despite the dramatic difference in appearance and stature, these...
Have you ever been around children? If you have, you know that as children leave a room, they typically do not clean up after themselves and leave a mess of toys behind. Like most children, when people leave their place of employment, they typically leave their...
If you are an investor, you have likely heard the term “diversification.” However, have you ever asked yourself, "What actually is diversification?" or "How do I achieve proper diversification?" In this article, we will help you gain an understanding of these...
We have all visited the golden arches of McDonald’s at some point in our lives. While waiting for your fries and Coke, have you ever thought, "I wish I owned McDonald's?” The good news is you can own a piece of McDonald’s Corporation since it is a publicly traded...
Bonds 101: Principal, Maturity, and Interest You have probably heard of a bond and understand that it is a "safe investment" that should be held in most portfolios. Although people understand this premise, few actually know the mechanics of bonds and how they work....
Each spring as the weather turns nice, flowers bloom and yards begin to turn green. This culmination is wonderful to look at and it is enjoyable admiring the end result. However, like most things in life, behind a fantastic result is a great deal of planning and...
Do you remember when employees envisioned their dream retirement being funded by their trusty pension plan? Prior to the late 1970s, employer benefits were slim and pension plans predominated the landscape of benefits packages. Since 1978, however, benefits began...
In 1978 sportswriter Leonard Koppett discovered an odd coincidence between the Super Bowl winner and the stock market dating back to the first Super Bowl in 1967. Put simply, the indicator suggests that if an AFC team (Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 Super Bowl)...
What Should Investors Do During Periods of Uncertainty? Financial markets have had a rocky start to the year. As we discussed in our 2021 Q4 Quarterly Market Commentary, 2022 will potentially be a volatile year where we see a tug-of-war between economic growth...
Chasing Returns The next time you are stuck in big city traffic on the freeway, watch the cars that are weaving in and out of traffic. Some drivers will jump from a slower moving lane to a faster one hoping to get to their destination more quickly. Then a minute or...
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