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How Much Cash Are You Sitting On?

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by  Erik Conley

At any given point in time, the amount of cash you are sitting on has a huge impact on your future returns. The market has had such a great run, not just this ...

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The Stock Market Has Nearly Tripled Since March 9, 2009

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by  Erik Conley

It’s been a great bull run, but did you stay in it? On March 9, 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 6,547.05, which was, at the time, its lowest close in ...

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How To Prepare Your Portfolio For The Next Recession

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by  Erik Conley

Although my models show that there is no recession on the horizon for at least the next 6 months, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for one.  Here are some simple ...

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Poor Timing Can Cut Your Returns In Half: Dalbar

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by  Erik Conley

  Every year the research firm Dalbar publishes a study that compares investor returns to stock market returns. Almost every year the study shows that investors do worse than the market. The reason ...

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Why The Doom-and-Gloom Crowd Is Dead Wrong

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The Sky Is Falling… Again In reaction to the latest episode of the wildly popular Eurozone drama, “Politicians Behaving Badly,” both the mainstream media and the blogosphere are buzzing with excitement. And who ...

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