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Inflation Expectations: A Dubious Survey

The Big Picture

Consider : Questioning investors as to their risk tolerance does not typically result in an accurate description of their true tolerance for drawdowns and lower returns; instead, we get a number highly dependent upon the performance of equity markets over the prior three to six months.

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What Does the Market “Know” ?

The Big Picture

I am not a fan of that framing; my preference is to note that different investors in equity and fixed income have very different risk tolerances stocks, time horizons, and investment goals. Real Wages (November 22, 2021). One-Sided Markets (September 29, 2021). Elvis (Your Waiter) Has Left the Building (July 9, 2021).

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Groping for a Bottom

The Big Picture

Some market bottoms are a process, a blind groping of various market participants with different risk tolerances, financial goals, and time horizons. One-Sided Markets (September 29, 2021). is not an explanation that anybody loves. Where does that leave investors today? Previously : 7th Inning Stretch (September 30, 2022).

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Five Things to do During a Stock Market Correction

The Chicago Financial Planner

After a strong finish in 2020 and very solid returns in 2021, we’ve seen a lot of market volatility so far in 2022. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. Focus on risk.

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Health Savings Accounts – The Other Retirement Plan

The Chicago Financial Planner

Health insurance plans with an annual deductible of at least $1,4000 for a single person and $2,800 for a family qualify for use with HSAs in 2021, with no change in these limits for 2022. The HSA contribution limits for 2021 are $3,600 for individuals and $7,200 for families. High deductible health insurance plans .

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The Super Bowl and Your Investments

The Chicago Financial Planner

In 2021 the indicator held true to form, sort of, with the market having an up year after Tampa Bay’s win. Any investment strategy that does not incorporate your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance is flawed. Clearly investors should be rooting for the Rams this year. How has the Super Bowl Indicator done?

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Stock Market Highs and Your Retirement

The Chicago Financial Planner

So far in 2021, the index is in record territory and has closed at record levels numerous times during the year. What it does mean is that you need to use your good common sense and keep your portfolio allocated in a fashion that is consistent with your retirement goals, your time horizon and your risk tolerance. Click To Tweet.