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What happens when investors believe losing is unthinkable? Whether or not you’re a die-hard NFL fan, you can appreciate the story of Trevor Lawrence. He became the starting quarterback of his high school team as a sophomore, and then led them to 41 straight victories and three state championships.1 In his freshman year at Clemson

With the current news cycle highlighting war, inflation, mounting debt, market volatility, and more, it may persuade you to do something drastic with your investment portfolio – or not so drastic, but a change nonetheless. The quick walk down memory lane below should provide some great perspective about what you should actually always do – sit

It’s not news to anyone that the first half of this year has been rough on investors. After reaching record levels at the end of 2021, the market has experienced six months of volatility and decline.1 In fact, coming on the heels of such sustained gains has made this year’s retreats even harder to stomach.

When it comes to stocks, it’s easy to have a short memory. Everybody seems focused on what’s happening today and the near future. What are the pundits saying about this week? What are the forecasters predicting for the next quarter? Back in 2020, after the market shook off the shock of the pandemic, it came

Try living as a “retiree” for a month or two before you commit to leaving your career. Imagine if you could preview your retirement in advance. In a sense, you can. Financially and mentally, you can “rehearse” for the third act of your life, while still enjoying the second. Pretend you are retired for a

Some retirees save a great deal of money by doing so; others do not. You want to retire, and you own a large home that is nearly or fully paid off. The kids are gone, but the upkeep costs haven’t fallen. Should you retire and keep your home? Or sell your home and retire? Maybe