Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®
Small Businesses, Innovation, and the Future of the US Economy
The COVID-induced economic shutdowns have undoubtedly caused short-term harm to the economy, but I am not counting the US out just yet. The lasting impact of the shutdowns and the “new normal” are yet to be determined, but we are sure to see scars for years to come. However, I am increasingly optimistic about the…
Politics & Investments: A Webinar with Walt Czaicki of AllianceBernstein
View our live webcast with Senior Investment Strategist Walt Czaicki to hear him discuss today’s political landscape, the relationship between the market and politics, and how to approach investing through it all. Walt Czaicki has been working in the investment management industry since 1986, and now serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment…
Volatile Election, Volatile Market?
Without a doubt, the most common mistake I’ve seen clients make over the last decade is letting their politics drive their investment decisions. I cannot think of another investment mistake that comes close. As we enter another volatile and heated election season, our clients are again expressing fear about the potential impact the election might…
Debt Downfall
Restrictions are beginning to lift during the pandemic, yet uncertainty still abounds, and people are searching for a sense of control. Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates discusses the perils of acquiring debt and keeping up with the Joneses, and how using God’s resources to honor him can bring more peace than any purchase can….
Negative News, Positive Markets
Institutional investors oversee the vast majority of stocks and bonds, and have a significant influence on market price movements. These institutions include pensions, mutual funds, insurance companies, and large endowments. But unlike most individual investors, these professional asset managers’ market sentiment is not based on the latest headlines. While they can’t tell the future, these…