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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Tales from the Crypto: How to Think About Bitcoin

ClearMoney

Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies (now numbering in the thousands) are the subject of much debate and fascination. Given bitcoin’s dramatic price changes, it is not surprising that many are speculating about its possible role in a portfolio. Assessing the merits of bitcoin as an investment can be problematic.

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Is It Time to Sell Stocks?

ClearMoney

Invariably, the question behind the question is, “Should I be doing something different in my portfolio?” If only we could find them, our portfolios would do so much better. How would her hypothetical portfolio have performed over the past 50 years following this simple annual readjustment strategy? Consider Felicity Foresight.

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Market Review 2021: A Recovery Amid Challenges

ClearMoney

In addition to the effective vaccines, markets were buoyed by a number of other positive developments, including strong corporate earnings and increased consumer demand. Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies continued rising, prompting many investors to wonder whether this new form of electronic money deserves a place in their portfolios.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Who cares?

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10 Obstacles to Investing—and How to Overcome Them

ClearMoney

(Assuming an average 10% return, as the S&P 500 has returned historically, money invested in the stock market doubles every seven years.) You’re forgetting that diversification—spreading your investments across a large number of companies—is a powerful way to minimize risk. Fama and Kenneth R. 5 (2010): 1915–1947.

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud and Guard Your Investments

WiserAdvisor

However, the numbers tell a different story. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2021, American consumers lost over $5.8 million consumers filed a fraud report, the highest number since 2001. However, the FTC expects the actual numbers to be higher than the reported numbers since multiple scams go unreported.