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In The Long Run, Stocks Outperform Bonds… Or Do They?

Nerd's Eye View

Every document that considers the facts around any particular asset class will invariably include that disclaimer, but constructing a portfolio consisting of a mix of equities, fixed income, and other assets requires investors and advicers to make some fundamental assumptions around long-term expected returns and correlations between assets.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 9-10)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that RIA clients of an insurance broker providing Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage saw a 213% increase in claims paid in 2023, attributed to significant jumps in suitability claims (likely stemming (..)

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

International College of Financial Planning

Investing is essential to achieving our financial goals, whether saving for retirement, funding our children’s education, or building wealth for the future. However, eliminating the complex world of investments can be challenging, and many individuals fall prey to common investment mistakes that can hinder their financial success.

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What is Goal-Based Investing?

WiserAdvisor

With the several investment strategies available to us, choosing one that suits your unique investment objectives can be confusing. A goal-based investing approach is one such strategy. Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand whether a goal-based investing approach is right for you.

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Workable Wealth Investing Series: What Investment Strategies Should I Use?

Workable Wealth

Welcome back to the second part of our investment lexicon series. Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Asset Allocation. Asset allocation evaluates how your portfolio is created and the specific securities you are investing in.

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Market volatility shouldn’t derail retirement goals

Nationwide Financial

Due to shorter investment horizons, these investors have less time to recover from portfolio losses. How should investors respond after this year’s cycle of market volatility has diminished investment returns? Different cycles of growth and inflation over time tend to favor other asset classes.

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7 Best Personal Finance Courses in 2024 For Beginners

Trade Brains

From budgeting basics to investments, these courses offer a comprehensive foundation for managing your money in a better way. Personal Finance for Beginners by FinGrad FinGrad Academy is an educational platform that offers various courses on financial products for better investment opportunities. You can enroll in the course here.