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Party like it's 1999? - MMM v5-49

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • December 02, 2024 • 0 Comments
Party like it's 1999? - MMM v5-49

As I've said since the election, there is no point right now trying to predict what will happen over the next year (or four). Based on my inbox, everyone has their predictions. Maybe it's because their marketing people tell them they have to, but based on my experience there is

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Musings,Valuations

"Do not let your political opinions....." - MMM v5-48

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • November 25, 2024 • 0 Comments
"Do not let your political opinions....." - MMM v5-48

Back in 2008 I coined a phrase, "Do not let your political opinions influence your investment decisions." I did this because we had a flood of clients and advisors with some dire predictions following the election of President Obama. This of course was based on some pretty extreme campaign talking

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Musings,Politics

Invested with Purpose (Part 6): BRI Success

By Courtney Dent • November 20, 2024 • 0 Comments
Invested with Purpose (Part 6): BRI Success

Throughout this series, we've seen the hardships that Art Ally had to go through to get Timothy Plan to where it is today. As we wrap up this series, we're going to look at how Timothy Plan saw success, their screening process, and how they give back to other organizations.

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Cornerstone,BRI Objections,Invested with Purpose

It works both ways -- MMM v5-47

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • November 18, 2024 • 0 Comments
It works both ways -- MMM v5-47

"You have to start my term from November 5th, okay? Or November 6th if you want ... November 5th, because the market's gone through the roof. Enthusiasms doubled. It's doubled in the last short while." - President-elect Donald Trump 11/14/2024

I don't know about you, but my inbox continues

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Musings,election,Trump,Politics

Take a step back, Part 2 -- MMM v5-46

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • November 11, 2024 • 0 Comments
Take a step back, Part 2 -- MMM v5-46

Watching the stock market Wednesday through Friday last week, my brain couldn't help but keep singing this song.

I'm all for the stock market rocketing to all-time highs. Higher stock prices means higher account values for our clients. For most of the year we've been presenting what the DATA says

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Musings,election,Economic Data,Investor Behavior
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