Despite political drama, stock market professionals are focused on economic factors rather than election results. What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care. Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says. By Jeff Sommer, July 19, 2024 With… Continue reading →

WSJ Columnist Jason Zweig, as he returns from a lengthy sabbatical, excellently illustrates Rebalance’s tried and true mantra: think long-term and turn off the “noise”. The 401(k) Rollover Mistake That Costs Retirement Savers Billions Much of the money moved into IRAs misses out on market returns By Anne Tergesen, July 22, 2024 Workers miss out on… Continue reading →

Interval funds offer limited liquidity in exchange for investing in less-traded assets. However, these funds often hide high fees, making it essential for investors to assess their true costs and risks. The Fees on These Funds Will Leave You High and Dry One of Wall Street’s most popular trends, many interval funds omit a key… Continue reading →

Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, left a significant legacy when he passed away last November, just shy of his 100th birthday. Charlie Munger, along with Warren Buffett, have always invested with the long-term in mind and advocated for investing practices that align with the Rebalance approach. You may want to check out… Continue reading →

Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the need to protect yourself from financial con artists. Elder Abuse Awareness Day: A commitment to protecting our seniors. June 15 marks an important day on our calendar – Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day for communities worldwide to unite in bringing attention to the challenges and difficulties faced… Continue reading →

In his Wall Street Journal piece, Spencer Jakab explores how haphazard stock selection, inspired by Burton Malkiel’s ideas from “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” demonstrates the surprising success of random stock picks over expert fund managers. The Random Path to Stock-Market Riches by Spencer Jakab, May 13, 2024 Words rarely heard from star fund… Continue reading →

The “backdoor” Roth IRA presents a tantalizing solution for those keen on maximizing savings, offering tax-free growth and withdrawals. Read Laura Saunders’ article from the Wall Street Journal below to learn more. Backdoor Roth IRAs Are Promising — and Perilous by Laura Saunders, May 3, 2024 For determined savers, the backdoor Roth IRA is an… Continue reading →

Hope springs eternal, especially in March. Like many firms, ours runs an informal NCAA basketball tournament pool for our employees. It is fun. This time of year, the NCAA Basketball Tournaments thrill fans and create so much interest that it is estimated one in four Americans fills out a bracket to predict who will win… Continue reading →

Last week, the investing world lost a giant – Daniel Kahneman. A psychologist at Princeton University and winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, Kahneman may well have had more influence on investing than anyone else who was not a professional investor. Jason Zweig wrote a lovely tribute to Kahneman in his WSJ column. Check… Continue reading →