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| Wealth Building Strategies Newsletter | October 2008 |
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{FIRST_NAME}, Are You Still Investing in Your Company's Stock? For many investors investing in their company’s stock makes sense. After all, you are an insider and it makes you feel like you know what is going on in the company. If anything were to go wrong you would be the first to know right? Or, you may think that you are doing great and your division is doing great, so it is safe to assume that the company is doing great right? Or, you have had meetings with your Human Resources Department and Manager and they have assured you that your company is not like “those” other badly managed companies. These may be some of the thoughts that may go through your head as you pour more money into your company’s stock. But are these thoughts rational or are you getting blindsided? Click here to read the full article. No Boom and No Crisis Last Forever
If history is any indication, we can deduce that no boom and no crisis last forever. It is no doubt difficult as an investor to realize this, especially now as we see the stock market declining right before our very eyes. This year will go down in history as one of the worst ever, and it’s a jagged pill to swallow if you are an investor (in particular an investor approaching or in retirement). It’s even more difficult to endure this rough period, as we are constantly bombarded by messages of fear and doom in the media. But, for just a moment, let us step out of this terrible situation to reflect on our reality and our history. After all, we are long term investors and must remain focused on our long term goals (as hard as that may be in these tumultuous times). Understanding Investor Behavior When it comes to money and investing, we're not always as rational as we think we are - which is why there's a whole field of study that explains our sometimes-strange behavior. Where do you, as an investor, fit in? Insight into the theory and findings of behavioral finance may help you answer this question. Click here to read the full article. Time for a New Strategy?
Unhappy with your current Investment Advisor or Investment Strategy? Feel like they don't listen to your concerns or worse yet, they avoid your phone calls? Maybe it's time for a new strategy and a different type
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