The Dow crosses 45,000. Your brain whispers: "This has to be the top."
The market drops 15%. Your brain screams: "Get out before it gets worse!"
Different scenarios. Same result: your brain hijacking your long-term investment strategy.
If you've ever felt paralyzed by market highs or panicked during...
Over the course of your investing life, you’ll encounter market lows and highs. Headlines often spotlight the extremes, especially when markets reach record levels. Take, for example: “Stocks Hit Record Highs. What’s Behind the Rally.”1
All-time highs have an interesting effect on investor behavior...
As spring arrives and the weather warms up, many people turn their attention to cleaning out closets and organizing their homes. According to a recent survey, about 80% of Americans have spring cleaning on their radar this year.1 While most focus on the physical space, spring is also a great time to...
What makes one investor stick with their strategy through market swings while another panics and pulls out?
Often, it comes down to mindset.
Your investing mindset can shape how you make decisions, respond to volatility, and pursue financial goals.1 Without a strategy that aligns with that mindset, it...
Tax season might not spark joy, but a refund sure can.
In 2025, the IRS estimates the average federal income tax refund will top $3,170.1 That means a lot of folks are suddenly asking the same question: What should I do with it?
Splurge? Save? Invest?
The good news: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer...
