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2020 Year-End Client Letter

Once in a while, a year comes along that reinforces the principles of successful long-term, goal-focused investing. 2020 was one of those years.  

How has the market performed through a century of recessions?

What does a century of economic cycles teach investors about investing? Our interactive exhibit...

The Flat-Out Truth: What is a yield curve, and why are stock investors interested in its shape?

What is a yield curve, and why are stock investors interested in its shape?A yield curve gives a...

Timing Isn’t Everything

Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at...

The Uncommon Average: Long-Term Context on Annual Returns

The US stock market has delivered an average annual return of around 10% since 1926. But short-term...

The Second Element You Need for a Successful Journey

In "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the following is an exchange between Alice and the Cheshire...

Three Elements You Need for a Successful Journey - Element 1

Wealth is a journey. Plenty of people begin journeys without knowing where they are going, and, as...

Your Retirement Journey Begins Now...

The path you take to reach retirement will be as unique as the one you will walk in retirement. If...

Getting to the Point of a Point

A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar...

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Investment fads are nothing new. When selecting strategies for their portfolios, investors are...