How rising wages shook the market, and how to respond. We recently experienced a rapid stock market correction. This rush of volatility came after a year of unusually smooth market activity, and left investors wondering if they might need to change their investment strategy in response. The short answer for most investors is “No.” If…

Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner 2017 was a memorable year for investors. Markets around the world produced above average returns with limited volatility. US markets were exceptionally calm with positive returns every month of the year for the first time in history. The US economy is nearing a record for…

Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner Log into your investment accounts or pull out your last statement. Take a look at your total balance. How would you react if that number was 5% less? What about 10% less? We have experienced a rare—though not unprecedented—period of low volatility in markets. I…