Expectations vs. Outcomes
Many investors will tell you that you must time markets, and be in the right place at the right time in order to see progress in your investments. This just isn’t true. This misconception leads to destructive investor behaviors, and may detract from the long-term returns you need for reaching your long-term goals. Recent changes…
Read MoreInflation: Cause for Concern, Not Panic
Inflation concerns have been bubbling for some time. Those fears were realized in the April inflation report that shows the highest monthly core CPI numbers in my lifetime. Why is inflation spiking? Multiple stimulus bills have added trillions in surplus cash to Americans’ bank accounts (demand). Meanwhile, COVID shutdowns disrupted supply. A surplus of funds pursuing fewer…
Read MoreThe 4 Biggest Financial Mistakes of 2021 (So Far…)
As vaccines have been rolling out and case numbers dwindling across the country, 2021 seems to bring with it optimism and tentative relief. However, a significant amount of uncertainty still remains. To call 2020 a rough year is quite the understatement, and we learned the hard way that the unexpected can, and at some point…
Read MoreWhat Stimulus Means for the Economy
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2021/03/20210305.mp3 After a full year of lockdowns, it’s safe to say that most of us are ready to go back to pre-COVID life. With vaccines available and case count decreasing, the possibility of our economy opening back up in a safe way is closer than we think. But what does this mean for the market?…
Read MoreBeware, But Not Fearful
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2021/03/ABQ-Connect-2021-01-22-podcast.mp3 Fear is a God-given instinct to protect ourselves from harm. However, like all good things, too much fear can cause us harm. When you’re afraid, you aren’t making good decisions. The fear around the stock market can often cause us to react emotionally, but in times of uncertainty, remember to think with your head,…
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