4 Historical Asset Bubbles (That Weren’t Stocks or Real Estate)
Asset bubbles are nothing new. Real estate and stock market bubbles get the most press, as they cast the widest net in terms of damage when the fun stops, but less traditional assets have also had their own boom-bust cycles. A few months ago, we compared NFTs to the Beanie Baby hysteria from the early […]
The Stock Market – It’s Similar to Ripples in Water
Key Takeaways The stock market’s movements can be compared to ripples in water when you drop a pebble in: big at first, but evening out over time. Looking at 20-year cycles, versus performance over one year, can provide a better perspective of the stock market. A blended 50/50 portfolio of stocks and bonds can help […]
Reallocating Your 401(k)
Key Takeaways If you haven’t checked your 401(k) allocations in a while, you may find that they’re no longer allocated the way you set them up. With the stock market increases these past two years, you may be more heavily allocated in stocks than you realize. Review your allocations on a regular basis to stay […]
Are NFTs Just Beanie Babies?
There existed for a brief period of time a restaurant called GarfieldEats. It doesn’t exist in the physical world anymore. ViacomCBS decided not to renew its license as the pandemic hit restaurants hard and the market just wasn’t there for vaguely Garfield-shaped pizzas. However, the creator of GarfieldEats doesn’t see this as the end – […]
Money, the Metaverse, and You
The Metaverse. A buzz word blinked into existence, paradoxically ubiquitous in pop culture while also undefined, on the whole, as to what it is, where it came from, and why it became popular in the first place – like when everyone got into swing dancing in the ‘90s. Facebook’s rebranding last year shined an […]
The SECURE Act’s Mandatory Lifetime Income Disclosure
Key Takeaways The new SECURE Act requires 401(k) plan administrators to disclose projected monthly incomes to investors. Previously, investors only received information regarding the lump sum of their 401(k)s. By understanding how the lump sum translates into monthly amounts, investors gain a clearer idea of what their retirement income will be. There was a time […]
4 Key Items in Your 401(k)
Key Takeaways A 401(k) is a smart way to save for retirement and help you reach your future financial goals. If you’re investing in your company’s 401(k), it’s important to understand the math behind it. There are four key items you’ll want to be aware of when it comes to your 401(k).