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Stocks Approach 2009 Valuations vs. Bonds

2020-03-19T21:25:50-07:00

We rolled out our Road to Recovery playbook at the start of the week to help investors gauge where the market is in its bottoming process. The first and most important piece of that playbook—visibility into a peak in new COVID-19 cases—remains elusive, but we hope to have a clearer picture with the next couple of [...]

Stocks Approach 2009 Valuations vs. Bonds2020-03-19T21:25:50-07:00

How Bad is it and What Do We Do From Here?

2020-03-20T11:19:22-07:00

Our everyday lives have changed dramatically over the last few weeks as we work together to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know these efforts are necessary, but they also have come at a cost. Global economic growth has been slowing, the US economy likely will contract temporarily, and US stocks have entered [...]

How Bad is it and What Do We Do From Here?2020-03-20T11:19:22-07:00

Market Update: Managing Volatility & Looking for Some Green Shoots

2020-03-18T21:14:03-07:00

An open letter to my valued clients and friends. (Originally sent to my Friday newsletter subscribers. Subscribe here) Fears over the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have gripped the country and sent stocks in the US and around the world into bear markets. Thursday’s nearly 10% decline in the S&P 500 Index was one [...]

Market Update: Managing Volatility & Looking for Some Green Shoots2020-03-18T21:14:03-07:00

The SECURE Act: Providing Benefits for Retirement Savings for Employees and Employers

2020-01-15T04:10:41-08:00

The SECURE Act - Top 10 Key Provisions to Provide Retirement Savings Benefits for Employees and Employers Open Multiple Employer Plans / Pooled Employer Plans – The SECURE Act allows unrelated small employers to band together in “open” 401(k) multiple-employer plans (MEPs; also referred to as pooled employer plans (PEPs)). This reduces the costs and [...]

The SECURE Act: Providing Benefits for Retirement Savings for Employees and Employers2020-01-15T04:10:41-08:00

CalSavers is here! Is your company required to offer a retirement plan now?

2020-01-15T00:47:56-08:00

Have you had the Conversation?...about CalSavers 401k. Many people find themselves financially unprepared for their non-working retirement years. According to the most recent National Retirement Risk Index, nearly half of Americans age 55-59 have insufficient savings to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living1. In response, California has recently established its own state-run retirement plan. The [...]

CalSavers is here! Is your company required to offer a retirement plan now?2020-01-15T00:47:56-08:00

Investing: Keep Your Head in the Game: Avoiding Mental Errors

2019-10-01T21:43:15-07:00

In the sports world, a mental error can cost your team the big game. When you are investing, a mental error can put your retirement portfolio at risk. Mistakes often result from letting misconceptions and emotions affect your decisions. Successful investing generally requires logic and reasoning. To avoid a fumble, you may want to guard [...]

Investing: Keep Your Head in the Game: Avoiding Mental Errors2019-10-01T21:43:15-07:00

FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets

2018-12-21T22:30:39-08:00

We are pleased to announce the release of the LPL Research Outlook 2019 FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets, filled with investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. After nearly 10 years of witnessing the U.S. economy and stock market recover—and thrive—investors are starting to wonder if we’ve [...]

FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets2018-12-21T22:30:39-08:00

Why It’s a Mistake to Cash Out of Bonds When Rates Rise

2018-06-18T21:31:04-07:00

Bond investors are clearly worried about rising rates in today’s environment. Many are protecting themselves by moving to very short-term investments, or even cash. But is their “safe” choice putting them at risk? The View Gets Better Up High We get it. It seems intuitive that if interest rates are rising, bond prices [...]

Why It’s a Mistake to Cash Out of Bonds When Rates Rise2018-06-18T21:31:04-07:00

Top 10 Issues Found in 401(k) Plans

2018-06-18T21:30:27-07:00

Compiled from lists published by the IRS and plan auditors, here are 10 items to check and review to make sure your 401(k) plan is operating in line with IRS expectations: Failure to understand and follow the plan’s definition of compensation: Look at the actual plan document (not the Summary Plan Description) and [...]

Top 10 Issues Found in 401(k) Plans2018-06-18T21:30:27-07:00
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