Mr. Money Mustache

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

– The other day, an MMM reader stopped by and left the following comment on one of my older posts about the principles of FIRE: “While I still find some of MMM’s advice relevant, it seems like every FI blogger out there worked in tech 20 years ago, pulled down a 6 figure salary and bought a house for a bag of potatoes before 2019. I wasn’t smart enough to find FI when I was young so I sometimes feel like a lot of their advice is not going to help me or others who don’t already own a home a

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Forex Trading In the world of financial markets, the rise of traders in currency markets is rapidly growing. Typically forex trading is much complicated and riskier compared to other markets like equity, derivative, and commodity. Since effective risk management is the key to a profitable journey, new individuals must gain actual knowledge of currency markets.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This will be light week for economic data. The key report this week is the December trade deficit. -- Monday, February 5th -- 10:00 AM: ISM Services Index for January. 2:00 PM: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS). -- Tuesday, February 6th -- 8:00 AM ET: Corelogic House Price index for December. 11:00 AM: NY Fed: Q4 Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit -- Wednesday, February 7th -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the result

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International College of Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Following the announcement of the interim Budget, the Indian stock markets traded more or less flat as there were no shocks or surprises for the market– rather the focus was kept on inclusive growth and prosperity with fiscal prudence. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the substantial progress of the Indian economy over the past decade, noting effective inflation control measures that have maintained inflation rates within acceptable limits.

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In Russell Investments’ factor portfolios, the Global Large Cap Growth, Momentum and Size factors outperformed the MSCI All-Country World Index during Q4, while the Global Large Cap Value and Low Volatility factors underperformed the index. The Global Lage Cap Quality factor was flat for the quarter.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The rush into technology stocks is resembling the bubble of 1999, reflecting an assumption that the economy will perform strongly despite tighter monetary policy, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Autos Hybrids are hot. (wsj.com) If Lamborghini can make its cars hybrid, why doesn't everyone else? (arstechnica.com) Volvo wants to disentangle itself from EV maker Polestar. (axios.com) China's EVs are different, and in some ways better, than U.S. EVs. (theatlantic.com) Nuclear The trend toward nuclear energy is here, but roadblocks remain. (ft.com) If the U.S. has a future in nuclear its in small modular reactors.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Rate hikes are in the rearview mirror, now the issue is when the Federal Reserve starts to cut.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 5.1% year-over-year in November • Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.3% Below Peak • Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year • Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rate Increased Slightly, Multi-family Unchanged in December • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in December; Up 6.6% Year-over-year This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth a

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Exchange is less than two weeks away, and the reasons for advisors to go continue to accumulate. VettaFi is thrilled to announce that Dr. Wendy Borlabi will be joining the roster of experts and thought leaders speaking at Exchange.

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The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

I’m skeptical at all-time highs. I know that feeling isn’t unique to me, that’s just human nature. It feels like it’ll end badly. It feels unsustainable. But those are just feelings. At a blackjack table, I’m nervous to hit when I have a 15 and the dealer is showing a face card, but I do it because the data says to hit, and data trumps feelings 100% of the time.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

On Super Bowl Sunday, hundreds of advisors will gather at the Exchange conference. The conference does not officially kick off (had to do it) until Monday morning. However, many will join VettaFi and industry friends for an ETF study hall Sunday between 1-5 p.m.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is making the titans of private credit markets very anxious.

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Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Political risk is global in 2024: Franklin Templeton Institute’s Kim Catechis highlights key elections to watch across the world in the coming year.

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