by AFP Staff | Aug 13, 2020 | Economics, Financial Planning, Investments
In the third week of March, 2020, the stock market experienced its worst day since 1987. With fears of the global pandemic worsening, the S&P 500 Index was down 34% by March 23rd.[1] Investors lost a lot of money. While much of that has been recovered, the 2020...
by AFP Staff | Jul 29, 2020 | Economics, Finance & accounting, Financial Freedom, Financial Planning
Much has changed in the world of investments since the coronavirus pandemic. The volatility in the stock market this February and March rattled investors before making a rocky recovery April-July. Added to the coronavirus fears are real economic issues of companies...
by AFP Staff | Apr 4, 2019 | Financial Freedom, Financial Planning, Life Planning
The research is in. The findings are conclusive. Anyone can create the lifestyle and legacy that they want—even you, especially you! The good news is that if you want to grow wealth, you don’t have to time the markets perfectly, make a six-figure income, or inherit a...
by AFP Staff | May 3, 2018 | Financial Planning
A commonly known investing philosophy is to buy low and sell high. When it comes to the stock market, however, many investors do exactly the opposite. Why do they make this common mistake? The tendency for many people is to want to get in on stocks when they are...