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Three Things – Weekend Reading

Discipline Funds

As you may or may not know – I have an obsession about time within financial planning processes. And one thing I’ve become convinced of is that this is the absolute most challenging period in someone’s financial life because that’s the period where your time horizon becomes most uncertain.

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Financial Planning Opportunities in a Volatile Market

eMoney Advisor

Historically, staying the course and following a financial plan has outperformed rash investment decisions when there are times of uncertainty in the financial market. But it takes a strong plan—and no small amount of willpower—to do this. You can also look at cash management and debt reduction solutions.

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How CFP® Courses Can Transform Your Approach to Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

In today’s increasingly complex financial landscape, professional financial planning education has become more crucial than ever. The CFP certification stands as the gold standard in financial planning, offering professionals a comprehensive pathway to excellence in this dynamic field.

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Weekend Reading – Booms and Brats

Discipline Funds

The simple answer is that the short-term movements of the stock market should be irrelevant to your financial plan assuming you have a well constructed temporally diversified portfolio. If the current market environment makes you feel uneasy then you might have a portfolio imbalance that needs revisiting.

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3 Lessons From 2023

Discipline Funds

I think that’s one of the things that makes the financial markets so fascinating. Just when you feel like you know everything the markets and the economy will surprise you. It’s impossible to put together a sound financial plan without predicting what future inflation might look like.

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What Should You Do When the Stock Market Booms?

Discipline Funds

The last two years have been quite the rollercoaster ride for financial markets. In 2022 the global stock market was down -18% and has rebounded +17% year to date. 1 The financial markets are where we allocate our savings. stock market return you have to be willing to endure 2.5X

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

International College of Financial Planning

Their knowledge extends to various investment products, risk management, tax implications, and financial planning. Armed with this expertise, investment advisors can comprehensively analyze clients’ financial situations and devise tailored strategies to align with their unique goals and risk tolerances.