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We’re dealing with more uncertainty than most of us have ever faced before. And as the months drag on, the stress of not knowing what comes next is taking a toll. How do we make smart decisions when we’re stressed out and everything is uncertain? We can learn from how Navy SEALs deal with stress…
Do you know what one of the number one causes of market losses during an election year is? Fear.1 In fact, the uncertainty of the elections can stoke your fears. It may even encourage you to make rash, emotional decisions.1 That can lead to losses, but it doesn’t have to. If you know the facts…
What’s your standout memory of the past year? If you’re like most people, the first thing that comes to mind is something you didn’t do. That’s because most people tend to overlook their accomplishments at the end of a year. We’re not doing that in this month’s Visual Insights Newsletter. Instead, we’re looking back at…
Companies like Netflix, UrthBox, and Amazon are leveraging the subscription business model to discover what their customers want next. In a traditional business, the customer buys your product or service once, and it is up to you to try to convince them to buy again in the future. You often have no idea if they…
The stock market kicked off March 1st with a new high in the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ but has been losing steam the rest of the month. Since the presidential election, investor optimism has been driving stocks higher. In fact, a recent analysis by Bloomberg found that mom and pop investors have been a…
The American version of Brexit hit Tuesday November 8th 2016 as voters confounded pollsters and pundits by electing the brash, celebrity billion Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Although Trump lost the popular vote, he was able to secure the necessary 270 Electoral votes by winning key swing states like Florida,…
The central bank’s official dual mandate is to achieve full employment while maintaining price stability. These days it seems the Fed has an unspoken third mandate of not upsetting weak global economies. The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) are facing stagnating economies and the Fed has decided not to upset the…
On October 14, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will begin enforcing regulations adopted to help reduce the risk of investor “runs” on money market mutual funds. Vulnerabilities in the $3.8 trillion market came to light during the 2008 financial crisis.1 You may hardly notice when the new rules take effect. That’s because…
[fusion_text]Diversification is a great financial planning strategy, but does it really work for the company you’re building? How does Vitamix get away with charging $700 for a blender when reputable companies like Cuisinart and Breville make blenders for less than half the price? It’s because Vitamix does just one thing, and they do it better…
