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Understanding Your Asset Allocation

Understanding how asset allocation can lead to a balanced portfolio Asset allocation is the composition of different asset classes within a given portfolio. Traditionally, the four main asset classes to construct your allocation are stocks, bonds, cash and real estate. A good investor should have a solid grasp of what their asset allocation should be.

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How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

You’ve worked hard, saved wisely and now it’s time to invest your cash. Handing your hard-earned dollars to a financial advisor seems like the next step, but how much does a financial advisor cost? The total price tag may surprise you. Current Economic Indicators Speaking for the Market Factors that Go Into Financial Advisor Fees.

3 Economic Indicators the Market May be Getting Ahead of Itself
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3 Economic Indicators Proving the Market May be Ahead of Itself

This week the S&P 500 hit a new all-time high. Unfortunately, a large amount of U.S. economic data doesn’t have quite as much to cheer about. Small Business Optimism, New Home Builds and the Conference Board’s leading economic indicators all show little to no rebound since the market’s prior high in September of 2018. A.