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CommonSense InvestSense- “Humble Arithmetic,” Prudence, and Successful Investing May 22, 2013Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. – Aldous Huxley In 2005, John Bogle, of Vanguard fame, spoke at the 60th anniversary conference of the Financial Analysts Journal. Mr. Bogle’s presentation, entitled “The Relentless Rules of Humble … Continue reading →investsense
- Wealth Preservation Saboteurs April 30, 2013“Get what you can and keep what you have; that’s the way to get rich.” Scottish Proverb In a series of earlier posts, I discussed the three planning areas that I believe constitute real wealth management – wealth accumulation, wealth … Continue reading →investsense
- Three Numbers Every Investor and Fiduciary Should Remember April 7, 2013The abundance of investment products and investment information available today can be intimidating and confusing to many investors, both novice and professional. Over my twenty-plus years as an attorney and investment adviser, I have tried to help others focus on … Continue reading →investsense
- REAL Wealth Management – Wrap-Up March 24, 2013Over the past four weeks, I have written posts to discuss what I perceive to be the three true areas of comprehensive wealth management – accumulation, preservation/protection and distribution/transfer. While many financial professionals may claim to be wealth managers, a … Continue reading →investsense
- REAL Wealth Management – Wealth Distributions and Transfers March 17, 2013This week, we address what I consider to be the third aspect of a genuine wealth management program -distributions and transfers of one’s assets. Distribution encompasses both transfers made while one is living, inter vivos transfers, and transfers made after … Continue reading →investsense
- REAL Wealth Management – Preservation March 9, 2013When I tell people that I am a wealth preservation attorney, I often get the obligatory inquisitive look, followed by “what’s that” question. In my law practice, wealth preservation law covers several areas of the law, primarily wealth management, tax … Continue reading →investsense
- Dividend Investing vs. Variable Annuities March 7, 2013Excellent analysis of problems with variable annuities from the “Seeking Alpha” web site . Only thing missing is discussion of the use of inverse pricing on VA’s annual fees, producing windfall for VA issuer at expense of VA owner. “Seeking … Continue reading →investsense
- REAL Wealth Management – Accumulation March 2, 2013As promised, over the next four weeks I will discuss what I believe are the three aspects of real wealth management – accumulation, protection/preservation and distribution. Most of the posts and white papers on this site deal with the accumulation … Continue reading →investsense
- REAL Wealth Management February 22, 2013Difficult times recently. My mother recently passed away under a cloud of issues and I just finished my most recent book, “The 401(k)/403(b) Investment Manual.” Then a prospective client contacted me with regard to his ongoing problems with a “wealth … Continue reading →investsense
- 3 (and a half) Common IRA Mistakes to Avoid November 8, 2012Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have proven to be a very popular investment option. When set-up properly, IRAs can provide investors with greater flexibility and overall wealth management opportunities than traditional retirement accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b) accounts. That said, … Continue reading →investsense
- “Humble Arithmetic,” Prudence, and Successful Investing May 22, 2013
Monthly Archives: August 2011
401k Investors’ Right to “Sufficient Information to Make an Informed Decision”
Watching the recent sell-off in the markets and the reported trillion dollar daily losses for investors, I cannot help but wonder how much of those losses were preventable, especially for 401k investors. 401k plans are increasingly opting for participant directed … Continue reading
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