Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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A Wealth of Common Sense

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I enjoy slicing and dicing historical stock market returns. I’m not naive enough to assume this helps predict the future. However, studying the past can provide a baseline to help set expectations when it comes to risk and a potential range of outcomes. Here’s a different way to look at returns over various time horizons for the S&P 500 going back to 1993: This is how to read this chart: Pick a starting.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Markets The S&P 500 returned 2.43% in August 2023. (on.spdji.com) There are too many markets at all-time highs to count. (whitecoatinvestor.com) Strategy High yields come with risk. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. (wsj.com) Good luck trying to time the stock market using valuation metrics. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Market statistics can gloss over the big picture.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Following up on yesterday's post , I thought of a way articulate the way in which we deconstruct sophisticated portfolios like the Permanent Portfolio, the Cockroach Portfolio or in the case of yesterday's post, the Trinity Portfolio. Click through to yesterday's post if you want more context. The idea is to study the allocation, not the constituents.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Clever Girl Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Saving $1,000 or more each month may initially feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it’s completely doable. I’ve been able to consistently set aside this amount by incorporating specific strategies into my financial routine. If you are wondering just how to save $1000 a month, in this article, I’ll share the exact methods I use to save $1,000+ every month and show you how you can achieve the same results.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

A number of myths exist about value investing as it pertains to timing the economic cycle, interest rates, and elections.

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