Conflict Investing: Ignore the Ceasefire

Conflict investing anxiety is high with the shaky ceasefire talks. Learn why the 2-fund system stays the same when the news gets loud.

Conflict investing is the primary topic of conversation this week as headlines focus on the shaky ceasefire talks in Islamabad. With oil prices hovering near $114 a barrel and shipping delays in the Strait of Hormuz, the impulse to “do something” with your portfolio is high. Most people see red in their accounts and feel … Read more

Market Drops: Why Smart Investors Do Nothing

Market drops are normal. Here is exactly what simple investors do when stocks fall and why doing nothing is the smartest move.

Market drops happened this week. The Dow fell over 1,000 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq followed. If you checked your account and felt your stomach drop along with it, you are not alone. Nearly three quarters of Americans already felt negative about the economy before this week started. Here is what a … Read more

War Investing: Should You Change Your Portfolio Right Now?

War investing panic costs more than the war itself. Here's what history says to do with your money when markets drop from conflict.

War investing decisions made in the next 48 hours will either cost you significantly or cost you nothing, depending on what you do. Markets opened Monday down. Your portfolio is red. Your phone has been buzzing with alerts since Sunday night, and every headline is designed to make you feel like you need to act … Read more

Keep Investing: Why Staying the Course Always Wins

Keep investing even when markets feel shaky. Here is why stopping is the costliest mistake you can make and what to do instead.

Right now, a lot of people are looking at their investment accounts and feeling uneasy. The market has been choppy. The news is loud. And the instinct to pause contributions, wait for things to settle down, and keep investing once everything feels safer is completely understandable. It is also one of the most expensive financial … Read more