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10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”

The Big Picture

This is as true for professionals as it is for amateurs; it’s also true in music, film, sports, television, and economic and market forecasting. Economic Innumeracy : Some individuals experience math anxiety, but it only takes a bit of insight to navigate the many ways numbers can mislead us. Bad Numbers : 4.

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Weekly Market Insights: November 25th, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; November 21, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. In the month-to-date through November 22, the Russell is up nearly 9 percent. New Home Sales. FOMC Minutes. Durable Goods.

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Weekly Market Insights | December 16th, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

8 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Begins. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; December 10, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Retail Sales. Industrial Production. Business Inventories. Wednesday: Housing Starts and Permits.

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Investors Made These Costly Mistakes in 2024 – Here is How You Can Avoid Them | Larry Swedroe

Validea

Drawing from decades of experience, Larry explains why market forecasts consistently fail, why valuations can’t be used for market timing, and how seemingly obvious economic events often lead to surprising market outcomes.

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The Succession Conundrum: How Advisors Can Balance Legacy and Liquidity

Diamond Consultants

As a result, its often incumbent upon the retiring advisor to either accept a discounted valuation for the book and/or show a great deal of flexibility in how their next gen ultimately takes the reigns of the business. Plus, they may get a second bite of the apple down the line when the buyer has a liquidity event. But is that fair?

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83(b) Election for Stock Options and Restricted Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

Stock at early-stage startups usually will have a very, very low valuation, making this tax strategy most advantageous. Theres a big risk of over-paying tax if the valuation doesnt go up or if the company simply fails. Here are some things to consider. Company’s growth prospects. Your shares still need to vest. Cash requirements.

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Weekly Market Insights | October 28th, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Weekly Market Insights | October 28th, 2024 Stocks Mixed Ahead of Election Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum. 8 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: International Trade in Goods. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.96 Consumer Confidence.