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The Powerful Benefits of Gratitude

The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. For some, it’s an annual reminder of lost loved ones or strained relationships with living family. For others, this time of year is a reminder of personal shortcomings, or just a sense that despite all the festive trappings, their life

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Post Election Perspectives for Your Investment Strategy

Your Investment Strategy Shouldn’t Be Based on or Change Because of Political Headlines In today’s world, political news often dominates the headlines, and for many investors, it can stir up concerns about how these events might impact their portfolios. From debates over tariffs and inflation to discussions about immigration and

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How Much Do Elections Affect the Stock Market?

With the election, you probably saw some pretty dramatic predictions about what would happen to the economy if one side or the other wins. While the outcome of this particular election was hard to predict (not just nationally, but for state and local offices as well), economists identified some market

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No Need to Worry: Defeating the Biggest Fear About Money

Fear doesn’t just make you anxious. It limits what you can do, because you naturally steer clear what you fear. For example, let’s say you’re afraid of water. According to Harvard Medical School, the fear of water (or aquaphobia) is common. And it causes some people to avoid the kind

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What You Should Know About the Dow

Earlier this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed above 40,000 points for the first time.1 This milestone was featured across news channels and websites, characterized as good news for the country. CNN financial reporter Allison Morrow commented that for most people it was a comforting whole number which

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How to Make Good Habits Stick

You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you keep doing the right things, you’ll eventually get the results you want.” This wise advice applies to situations where you’re putting in a lot of effort but not yet seeing much result. It could be anything from golfing to parenting to working in

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How to Learn From Other People’s Retirement Mistakes

Did you ever watch America’s Funniest Home Videos?  It was a great way to laugh together as a family. But secondly, the show illustrated a lot of practical wisdom. For example, you could see why you should never jump off your roof onto a trampoline while holding a giant bouncy

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The Economic Roots of the American Revolution

It can sound cynical to say that the American Revolution had a financial motivation. After all, the writings of the Founders and the personal consequences most of them suffered because of the rebellion seem to belie the idea that they wanted independence just to make money.1 However, it’s also correct

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The Five Stages of Retirement (And How to Avoid The Last Three)

Even if you’ve never heard of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, you’re probably familiar with her Five Stages of Grief.1 These are phases that we naturally go through after experiencing a significant loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. People tend to go through these stages in the order given, not because they

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