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What I am Watching

On August 10, 2022 By chbbrown1In FINANCE

Global stocks have bounced significantly off the lows set in mid-June, yet they are still a long way from getting back to where they started the year. Inflation is stubbornly high, and the Federal Reserve is intent on hiking interest rates to help lower inflation. It seems like you could make an argument for the …

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529 Plans: How Much Should I Contribute?

On April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 By chbbrown1In FINANCE

I frequently get asked about college 529 savings plans.   The question I usually get asked is: how much should I put into my kid's 529 Plan each month?  The question clients should be asking is: SHOULD I contribute to my kid's 529 plan each month? Let's start with the basics*.  529 plans are sponsored by …

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The Power of Compounding

On April 8, 2018 By chbbrown1In FINANCE

I recently took the family down to Naples, Florida for some vacation time.  On one afternoon we took the kids on a boat cruise around the harbor with the goal of seeing some dolphins (which we saw!).  After explaining some of the history around the harbor, the tour guide quickly moved the conversation to real …

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Investing Trends – Commodities

On March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 By chbbrown1In FINANCE

If you follow the financial markets, you have most likely seen the "I" word recently - inflation.  Although benign since 2008, inflation is on the "risk radar" of many asset managers heading into 2018.  Some asset managers believe that higher inflation may cause the FED to raise rates faster than expected, which should cause bond …

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Low Risk, Great Returns

On February 24, 2018March 23, 2018 By chbbrown1In FINANCE

Take a look at the following chart*, which was published in a book I am reading called "Adaptive Markets" by Andrew Lo.  Based on the performance you see here, if you were to invest your entire life savings into one of these investment vehicles today (at the end of each line), which one would you …

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