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Characteristics of Successful Investors

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by  Erik Conley

The character traits and behavioral habits of the most successful investors are diverse, and there is no guaranteed formula for success. Nonetheless, by looking at the shared characteristics of the most successful investors ...

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Figuring Out Your "Number"

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by  Erik Conley

What’s your number? Your number is the amount of money it would take to enable you to retire and live off the interest without touching the principal. Your number is the very definition ...

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Expected Returns For The Next Ten Years

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by  Erik Conley

According to Jack Bogle and Michael Nolan, U.S. stocks are projected to gain about 6% per year over the next decade. Bonds are projected to earn about 3%. These return projections are significantly ...

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Be Aware Of The Emotional Pitfalls Of Investing

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by  Erik Conley

As an investor, one of the greatest tools you have at your disposal is your ability to map out your strategy. But that tool can often get in the way of making rational ...

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5 Things I’ve Learned From William Bernstein, M.D.

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by  Erik Conley

I like to read, so I read a lot. Too much, actually, according to my kids who claim that I never want to go anywhere. But I digress… I especially like to read ...

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