Understanding how Investment Biases can affect decision-making

When the market was in the midst of an 11-year bull run, you may have increased your investments in equities. By contrast, if you were recently burned by market performance, you may be hesitant about increasing your investments. Investment decisions should be based on your individual goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Common Coronavirus Scams

The IRS recently issued a warning about various schemes related to economic impact payments that are being sent to taxpayers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The IRS warns taxpayers to be aware of scammers who use words such as “stimulus check” or “stimulus payment” instead of the official term, “economic impact payment”, and other methods.

Coping With Market Volatility: Could This Be a Chance to Rebalance at a Discount?

In a volatile market, it’s easy to allow your emotions to influence your investment decisions. But if you can keep your cool while those around you are losing theirs, you may be able to take advantage of potential opportunities. One way to do that is by reviewing your portfolio to determine if it’s time to rebalance your asset allocation or modify your level of diversification. Rebalancing means adjusting your portfolio to get it back to your original target allocation.