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A Smarter Way to Think About Willpower

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on May 2nd, 2019

Since World War II, obesity rates in the United States have skyrocketed, our net national savings rate has plummeted and American adults and kids alike have allocated a rapidly rising proportion of their free time to staring at electrons dancing on screens.

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There Is No Risk In The Stock Market

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on March 5th, 2019

Since 1926, if you invested in the S&P 500 for any 16 year rolling time frame, you experienced a positive return 100% of the time. For all 10 year rolling time frames since 1926, you experienced positive returns 94% of the time. This shows that, historically speaking, if you invest for long enough the possibility of permanent loss is ZERO, AKA zero risk. 

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A Financial Planning Valentine

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on February 14th, 2019

In addition to the flowers, the chocolate, and the good champagne, remember these lasting financial planning ways to say I Love You every day to your dearest Valentine:

Follow the Golden Rule

Be as honest and accountable to your mate as you would like them to be with you about spending decisions and preferences.

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Why Average Investors Earn Below Average Market Returns

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 28th, 2019

The results of research which studies investor behavior and analyzes investor market returns, consistently shows that the average investor earns below-average returns.

For the twenty years ending 12/31/2015, the S&P 500 Index averaged 9.85% a year. A pretty attractive historical return. The average equity fund investor earned a market return of only 5.19%.

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Financial Lessons For Your Teen

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 9th, 2019

Teens always know what's best for themselves, right? That's what they will tell you. Finding yourself and growing into an adult can be a challenging and rewarding time. Use the tips in this presentation to point your teen in the right direction and develop good financial habits. Sometimes, hearing financial tips from someone other than mom and dad is what's needed to get the point across. We love talking with young people who want the recipe for financial success. Call us TODAY to schedule a meeting with a CFP® professional!

 
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Video: Financial Literacy for Children

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 4th, 2019
 

 

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Video: House Buying Tips

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 31st, 2018
 

 

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Key Tax Reform Changes for 2018 Taxes

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 27th, 2018

We understand that tax reform may be a lot to take in. Not to worry, we’ve gathered these key
topics to help keep you informed so you can have peace of mind.

Standard deduction

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Why Markets Will Always Crash

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 24th, 2018

Markets crash all the time. You should, at minimum, expect stocks to fall at least 10% once a year, 20% once every few years, 30% or more once or twice a decade, and 50% or more once or twice during your lifetime. Those who don't understand this will eventually learn it the hard way.

Someone emailed me last week asking why this is:

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The Alphabet Soup of Financial Designations ... What Do They Mean?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 18th, 2018

Have you ever wondered exactly what those initials after a financial professional’s name mean?  You’re definitely not alone. The easy way to tell is to visit the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which provides a list of professional designations and what they mean.

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