This past year I’ve been watching a new sport that I have never invested much time in before: international soccer. I took a break from football, basketball and jumped over the pond to enjoy a fresh taste of a different sport. I mainly watched the Premier League (England’s top-flight club football division) since NBC broadcasts…
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2Q 2021 Market Overview
Market Update Markets continued to showcase strong performance through the second quarter of this year. The U.S. market was up 8.2%, foreign markets up 5.7%, and emerging markets up 2%. Small caps lagged behind large stocks by -4.2%. And we saw a reversal back to growth outperforming for the quarter (6.22% over value). Real estate…
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Ep. 10 | Investing Part 4: The Most Important Piece
This is Part 4 and final episode of our mini-series on investing. Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here. Today, we are going to talk about the most important piece of investing. If you get this part wrong then not much else matters. Show Notes: 2 ways we run aground as…
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If Inflation Heats Up, What Should I Change?
Inflation heating up has hit the headlines again (U.S. Inflation is Highest in 13 Years). And it appears that inflation is increasing at an alarming rate: 5% over last year! But remember, compared to where inflation was at this time last year, where prices were actually depressed, of course inflation looks like it’s flaming up….
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Ep. 9 | Investing Part 3: A Simple Way to Increase Returns
This is Part 3 of a mini-series on investing. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 here. Today, we are going to show you a simple way to increase returns that doesn’t involve choosing the best fund, having a complex options strategy, or putting your money with a fancy hedge fund manager. Show Notes: Examples of…
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Ep. 8 | Investing Part 2: What Does a Diversified Portfolio Look Like?
This is Part 2 of a mini-series on investing. Check out Part 1 here! Today, we are going to answer the question: “What does a diversified portfolio look like? Everyone says that you should have a diversified portfolio, but most people do it wrong. Here’s what you need to know. How diversification works and…
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