Retail investors have chased stocks much higher so far in 2023. Much of the enthusiasm due to the upcoming “Fed pivot.” And as a result, no long and prolonged recession. The Fed pivot takes place only when inflation stalls. The goes down. And the Federal Reserve...
Rising interest rates and a recent spate of bank failures. Each adds to the uncertainty in the economy right now. Layoffs and store closures don’t help. All these news events have brought volatility back to the stock and bond markets. Many of my 401(k) advice clients...
Your 401(k) marketing materials make the following message loud and clear. 401(k) participants do not have the necessary experience, training, or knowledge. They cannot manage their own 401(k) accounts. Your 401(k) provider (Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard, etc.) offers a...
No sold stock market bottom predictions from me. The financial services media is full of investment advisors who offer that content. My 401(k) advice clients do not pay me for forecasts. They pay me for ongoing results. In both up and down stock markets. Right now,...
It sounds easy to do. Cut the stock and bond market losses as soon as possible in your 401(k). It turns out that common sense statement is much harder to put into practice for most 401(k) investors. Stop loss strategies are one of the most crucial elements of 401(k)...
