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The Time Machine

Learn how Roth IRAs can be a powerful tool for tax-free wealth growth and legacy planning, inspired by Peter Thiel’s investment strategies.

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Naughty or Nice?

After a bruising election season that most pollsters and pundits got wrong, America is entering an era of political realignment. With a united government, Republicans will have an opportunity to enact sweeping reforms in both domestic and foreign policy. Investors are naturally concerned about what all this may mean for their portfolios and retirement security.

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Tariffs: Boon or Boogieman?

Tariffs are controversial. Some Wall Street analysts worry that tariffs could put a brake on global growth and cause inflation. Others believe that tariffs could be a valuable tool for achieving economic and political objectives, which include balancing trade, protecting certain key industries, and national security.

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Five Things Investors Can Be Thankful For

The market climbs a wall of worry, and there is no reliable way to predict what will happen in the short term or even year-to-year. The sudden shifts and often hysterical narrations of the financial media can make investing a fraught experience. But as we gather today with friends and family to give thanks for life’s blessings, it could be helpful to remember that investors in America have a lot to be grateful for.

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Nine Ways Investors Benefit From Thanksgiving

According to Statista, Thanksgiving is America’s favorite holiday, narrowly ahead of Christmas and Memorial Day. Americans annually brave the busiest airports and highways of the year to gather together with friends and family, enjoy a feast, and take a moment to appreciate all they have to be grateful for. They may not realize it, but that spirit of Thanksgiving is good for their financial security. In this blog we’ll examine nine ways that gratefulness can make you a better investor.

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Inflation and Stocks

Every once in a while, a new company bursts on the scene and captures the imaginations—and the money—of millions of investors. Typically, that company is in a new category, like electric vehicles or online conferencing. These stocks often experience a rapid and very steep rise in price as investors pile in, and almost always then see a significant drop as the euphoria dissipates. This pattern triggers two very different but problematic behaviors in retail investors: FOMO when they buy and the Disposition Effect when they sell.

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Amazon vs Peloton

Every once in a while, a new company bursts on the scene and captures the imaginations—and the money—of millions of investors. Typically, that company is in a new category, like electric vehicles or online conferencing. These stocks often experience a rapid and very steep rise in price as investors pile in, and almost always then see a significant drop as the euphoria dissipates. This pattern triggers two very different but problematic behaviors in retail investors: FOMO when they buy and the Disposition Effect when they sell.

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