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The Science of Speculation: How Research Reveals the Gambling Addiction Behind Active Investing

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by Robin Powell Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Learn how high-risk traders exhibit gambling behaviors, prefer skill-based games, and face mental health challenges tied to speculative trading.

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Key options exist for handling required minimum distributions (RMD), including tax rules impacting qualified charitable contributions.

Three Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Strategies to Deploy with IRA Savings

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by Mark Hebner — Monday, June 30, 2025

Key options exist for handling required minimum distributions (RMD), including tax rules impacting qualified charitable contributions. … Read More

Does a flip of the IFA MarketCoin illustrate the randomness and unpredictability of thefuture direction of returns of an index, such as the S&P 500 Index?

IFA MarketCoin and the Direction of Market Returns

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by Mark T. Hebner — Friday, June 27, 2025

I wanted confirmation that a flip of the new IFA MarketCoinwould illustrate the randomness and unpredictability of future direction of returns of an index, such as the S&P 500 Index. … Read More

Here's a review of our process to maximize tax efficiencies in client portfolios at quarter's end.

Dividends and the Lag in Fund Values

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by Murray Coleman — Friday, June 27, 2025

Here's a review of our process to maximize tax efficiencies in client portfolios at quarter's end. … Read More

Cheat sheet to help sort through your Medicare options including Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Parts A, B, and D as well as other healthcare choices.

Sorting Through Your Medicare Options

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by Murray Coleman — Thursday, June 19, 2025

Here's a cheat sheet to help wade through your healthcare choices. … Read More

List of misdeeds also places Wells Fargo and Raymond James under increased legal scrutiny.

'Bad' Brokers: Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citi, BofA, UBS Charged by SEC

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by Murray Coleman — Wednesday, June 18, 2025

List of misdeeds also places Wells Fargo and Raymond James under increased legal scrutiny. … Read More

Banks and Broker Dealer volatility. Do Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade and Fidelity have FDIC and SIPC coverage? If so how much and what are the limits?

Banks and Broker Dealers: FDIC or SIPC?

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by Wes Long — Thursday, June 12, 2025

Given the recent volatility in financial markets resulting from news headlines concerning the banking sector, IFA felt it was prudent to review protections available to accounts at banks and brokerage firms. … Read More

The value of our advice is only as good as the data provided. Here's a tip sheet for a more efficient process.

Getting Your Comprehensive Financial Plan Together – What Do I Need?

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by Murray Coleman — Monday, June 09, 2025

The value of our advice is only as good as the data provided. Here's a tip sheet for a more efficient process. … Read More

Bitcoin: A Crumby Way to Save For Later

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by Dimensional Fund Advisors — Monday, June 09, 2025

With five times the volatility of equities, Bitcoin may not be ideal for storing wealth. Learn how its risks could impact your financial goals. … Read More

Explore how active decisions by index providers impact fund returns. Learn insights from Joel Schneider at Dimensional Fund Advisors.

How Dimensional Is Going Beyond Indexing

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by Dimensional Fund Advisors — Thursday, June 05, 2025

Explore how active decisions by index providers impact fund returns. Learn insights from Joel Schneider at Dimensional Fund Advisors. … Read More

Learn why holding concentrated positions in a few big stocks can hurt your portfolio performance and increase investment risk.

The Hidden Costs of Holding Concentrated Stock Positions

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by Murray Coleman — Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Learn why holding concentrated positions in a few big stocks can hurt your portfolio performance and increase investment risk. … Read More

It's only natural to worry that daily stock slides will reoccur. Here's a look at how markets have actually worked.

Does a Decline in Stock Prices Signal a Down Year?

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by Murray Coleman — Wednesday, May 28, 2025

It's only natural to worry that daily stock slides will reoccur. Here's a look at how markets have actually worked. … Read More

Discover how competitive markets drive prices to equilibrium by balancing demand and supply, using sports betting as a relatable analogy.

The Power of Prices – Equilibrium

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by Wes Crill — Monday, May 19, 2025

An important function of competitive markets is driving prices to equilibrium. This refers to a state where market prices balance the demand from both buyers and sellers. Every trader who thinks the price of a security is high is offset by one who thinks the price is low. So, they … Read More

Learn why expert predictions often miss the mark and explore evidence-based strategies for navigating market volatility confidently.

April Angst May Relief, How Forecasters Flopped Again

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by Robin Powell — Friday, May 16, 2025

Learn why expert predictions often miss the mark and explore evidence-based strategies for navigating market volatility confidently. … Read More

It is important for investors to rebalance their portfolio to achieve risk control and maintain long-term investing goals.

Rebalancing Portfolios

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by Murray Coleman — Sunday, May 11, 2025

It is important for investors to rebalance their portfolio to achieve risk control and maintain long-term investing goals. … Read More

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