Inflation is on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, we do not know when inflation will peak — so all we can do is prepare.
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Do You Have Inflated Anxiety?
“We’re concerned about inflation. What should we do?”
We’ve been getting that question a lot lately, and my response is always to continue investing over the long term. Even though stocks may experience volatility, they are known to be a long-term protection against inflation.
Continue readingIs the Market TOO High?
{1:45 minutes to read} The market is a giant processing machine that sets prices by aggregating information from investors around the globe. Future, unknown news is what ultimately moves the market; therefore, the only way the market can be viewed as “too high” is with hindsight. We as people make new highs every day in our lives (our age).
Headline markets like the S&P or Dow Jones may appear too high—but really aren’t when viewed in the context of a diversified global portfolio.
Speculating and Investing are Two Different Things: Beware of Cryptocurrencies
{3 minutes to read} It’s a strange phenomenon that people want to chase an investment after it has gone up—it can be hard to resist jumping on the bandwagon.
In general, the global stock markets have gone up nicely in the last few years—however, cryptocurrencies have exploded in value. Relatively new cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, have gone up in price in the last three to six months resulting in hype and interest from investors.
Relax and Enjoy the Summer! There Will Always be Storms to Weather
The market, like almost everything in life, has cycles and seasons. But unlike weather patterns, the market’s seasons are not predictable.
Snow laden terrain and short days can be depressing; but, as long as we know that spring is on the horizon, the winter’s challenges are more easily accepted. The same is true for the market—expecting the market’s cycles and seasons will help you to manage your counterproductive emotions, particularly anxiety.