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“Nobody Knows Anything,” Wall Street Strategist Edition

The Big Picture

This is true about equity and bond markets, specific company stocks, and economic data series. Or, as John Kenneth Galbraith observed, The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable. ~~~ Public Enemy’s 13th album was titled “ Man Plans, God Laughs.”

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5 Tactics for Retirees to Navigate Economic Uncertainty

MainStreet Financial Planning

Economic uncertaintywhether it’s due to market volatility, rising inflation, or potential recessionscan feel overwhelming. Retirees, in particular, may wonder if it’s time to make changes to their financial strategy to reduce stress and minimize potential losses. While recessions occur on average every six years in the U.S.,

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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. Media Madness : Do we really need 24/7 financial advice for our investments we wont draw on for decades? Create a financial plan (then stick to it). Bad Numbers : 4.

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4 Ways And 5 Charts To Talk Tariffs With Clients With Empathy And Strategy

Nerd's Eye View

In these moments, the conversations that advisors have with their clients play a crucial role in helping clients maintain perspective, avoid emotional decisions, and stay committed to their long-term financial plans.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

Additionally, companies need to adopt a long-term perspective and engage in rigorous financial planning to identify potential risks and opportunities. By implementing these strategies, companies can build a resilient balance sheet that can weather economic storms and position themselves for long-term success.

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Why DEI Efforts Shouldn’t Slow Down in a Downturn

Wealth Management

Economic concerns or not, holistic financial planning isn’t possible without having a full picture of your client base and the presence of diverse advisors who reflect them.

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Adviser links: humble projections

Abnormal Returns

mebfaber.com) Ashby Daniels talks with Hannah Moore about "doing" financial planning. wiredplanning.com) Laurence Kotklikoff talks with David Blanchett about problems with conventional financial planning tools. Podcasts Meb Faber talks with Blake Street is a Founding Partner and CIO of Warren Street Wealth Advisors.