The U.S. Economy is Not the Same as the Stock Market
We look at why the market recovered so quickly despite the economic data and discuss why the market can be somewhat disconnected from the economy.
Growth and Value – Now is Not the Time to Switch Courses
The “Money Talks” financial experts team up to discuss the difference between growth and value strategies and why an investor shouldn’t switch strategies mid-cycle.
Accumulating Funds for Short-Term Goals
We provide basic guidelines to help you accumulate funds for a short-term goal, such as a wedding or a down payment on a home.
There Is No Substitute for Doing Your Homework
The Henssler Research Analysts explore portfolio construction and how paying attention to the fundamentals—a variety of factors that we believe influence a stock’s performance—can help your portfolio over the long term.
Portfolio Performance: Choose Your Benchmarks Wisely
The desire to become a more disciplined investor is often tested by the arrival of your account statements.
Pandemic Investing: Don’t Touch Your Face; Don’t Touch Your 401(k)
In this week’s case study, the “Money Talks,” hosts take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected 401(k) savings and provide some tips for keeping your 401(k) on track.
Investor Psychology: 6 Behavioral Biases That Can Lead to Costly Mistakes
It can be difficult to act rationally when your financial future is at stake, especially when unexpected events like COVID-19 upset the markets.
Think Twice Before Speculating on a COVID-19 Cure
Headline-induced price swings suggest that investors are making investment decisions driven by hopes and fears, and possibly based on limited information.
Holding Equities for the Long Term: Time vs. Timing
We explain why investing with an eye to the long term is particularly important with stocks.
Coping with Market Volatility: Be Sure to Use Appropriate Benchmarks
Before you make any hasty decisions, be sure you understand how these reports relate—or don’t relate—to your individual portfolio.