Scott Kahan
Scott Kahan
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People may have a better feeling psychologically than they did at the end of the year. They're a little more comfortable. So this is a good time to do a self-assessment.
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Doubling the student loan payment will reduce the time it takes to pay the loan, but the total savings in interest will be marginal.
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When people buy the hottest stocks or the hottest funds, they end up having less and less diversification.
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With interest rates rising, we're advising people to go back to bonds.
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Even though he is not eligible for the 401K, he can allocate this money into his non-qualified investments and then stop those savings when he starts his 401K.
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Brand recognition is nice, but a fund company that has a lot of good performers may be an indication of strong research. But not all funds will do well.
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With a 401(k), people don't realize how much they can save in taxes. They're clueless.
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I have a feeling this market is going to stay very volatile. But it's day-to-day volatility. It scares you. but it shouldn't change your investment strategies.
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So look at the funds you own or ones you're considering buying. All that information can only make you a smarter investor.
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People look at technology like it's a shining star, but it's no different than any other sector. A few good years can really pull up the averages. But a few bad years can really pull down the averages.
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For small investors, they probably aren't the place to be.
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If it's a straight increase without other hooks in there, it's a great thing.
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What happens is when something does well, people throw money at it.
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Investors have been buying a lot of securities in the last year that haven't made a lot of sense to buy. They bought stocks without knowing why, and so now they're selling stocks without knowing why.