Tag: investing
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What is Risk, Really? (Hint- It’s Not Market Volatility)
A Life-Time View at Risk When mainstream financial media talk about “risk,” they are usually talking about short-term bumps in the road. In this context, “risk” is used interchangeably with “volatility”; it is measured using a statistical metric called “standard deviation.” I look at things a little differently. True risk is not having enough money…
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Large Roth IRA conversion upfront, and why it doesn’t make sense.
Once in a while I enjoy being a total spreadsheet nerd. Perhaps more often than I like to admit. Recently a client has asked me to do some very large Roth conversions for his IRA. He showed me this website which ran various scenarios on all his accounts. To my surprise, the more he converts…
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How expensive is that stock, what is P/E ratio, and why is it important?
A good company is a wonderful thing to own, but investors often forget to think about how much they paid for their favorite AI stock. No, I am not talking about the actual stock price, but what that price is in relation to the company’s earnings. One key ratio to consider when looking at a…
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One of the best things you can do for your children – putting money to work for them as early as possible.
Who doesn’t want to set up their children for financial security later in life and in retirement? Think about the peace of mind it would give them, and what it enables them to accomplish in life. Parents nowadays work way too hard for their children, but oftentimes miss one of the best things they can…
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