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How to Avoid Common Investment Mistakes by Becoming an Investment Advisor?

International College of Financial Planning

Investment advisors are skilled in constructing well-balanced portfolios encompassing a mix of stocks, bonds, real estate, and other asset classes. By diversifying investments advisors can help with asset allocation. Mix of uncorrelated assets in Portfolio ensures superior risk-adjusted returns.

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The Art of Maximizing Gains and Minimizing Taxes in a World of AI

Investing Caffeine

Young investors generally can take on more risk, while retirees often should be more conservative in their asset allocation, especially if they need liquidity from their investments to fund their living expenses and lifestyle. Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. The same concept holds true for investing. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W.

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This Baby Bull Has Time to Grow

Investing Caffeine

Time will tell if 2024 will make this baby cry, but whatever the market faces, declining inflation and interest rates should act as a pacifier. Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W. This article is an excerpt from a previously released Sidoxia Capital Management complimentary newsletter (January 2, 2024).

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Motel 6 or Four Seasons? Preparing, Not Panicking, for Retirement

Investing Caffeine

Are you overly concentrated in one asset class, sector, or individual security? If you are over-tilted on one side of your financial boat, it could tip over. Risk Tolerance: What is your asset allocation? Slome, CFA, CFP ® Plan. Fees: What are you paying in advisor fees and/or product fees? www.Sidoxia.com Wade W.

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Consumer Wallets Strong, Rate Hikes Long, What Could Go Wrong?

Investing Caffeine

The bull market took a pause for the month, but consumer wallets remain fat, the economy keeps chugging, the employment picture remains strong, and stock prices remain up +12% for the year (S&P 500). Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W. Subscribe Here to view all monthly articles.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. Incomes and Expenses Evaluate your current financial situation. Key Credentials Financial certifications, also called financial designations, are credentials that investment and financial industry professionals use, according to Investopedia.

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Fight the Fed… Or Risk Your Account Going Dead!

Investing Caffeine

Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. The best recommendation I can provide when it comes to investing advice squawked by the media masses is that the true path to wealth creation often comes from ignoring or disobeying these unreliable and inconsistent rules of thumb. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W. Subscribe Here to view all monthly articles.