Economic/Market Insights Archives

What Returns Investors Can Expect In 2020

— January 17, 2020

The market is off to a roaring start in January. Find out what kind of returns investors can realistically expect in 2020 and beyond.

An Amazing New Tool For Tracking the 2020 Presidential Election
— January 15, 2020

There is a brand new tool that’s an absolute must for anyone tracking the 2020 presidential election. It’s also a useful tool for tracking regulatory risk that could have huge implications for stocks in 2021 and beyond.
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2 Exciting New Companies I Just Bought For My Retirement Portfolio
— January 13, 2020

In the past two weeks, I added two brand new companies to my retirement portfolio. Find out what they are, why I bought them, and most importantly, whether or not they might make great additions to your portfolio as well.
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How The Presidential Election Is Likely To Affect The Economy & Stock Market
— January 9, 2020

No matter who wins the 2020 Presidential race there are important implications for the economy in 2021 and beyond.
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5 Stocks I’m Buying For My Retirement Portfolio In 2020
— January 2, 2020

2020 is sure to bring a lot of normal volatility. So here are five high conviction companies that I’ll be buying aggressively to profit from the likely pullback/correction that’s coming this year.
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The 5 Best Dividend Aristocrats To Buy For The Next Decade
— December 30, 2019

It’s been a great decade for the legendary dividend aristocrats. Here are the five best dividend growth blue chips you can buy for the coming decade to enjoy safe and steadily growing payouts in all economic/market conditions, as well as long-term total returns that should double those of the S&P 500.
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3 Things Investors Can Expect From the Stock Market in 2020
— December 26, 2019

Here are the best fact-based estimates of how much stocks are likely to go up next year, what kind of volatility we’re likely to face (and when) and what are the most likely catalysts for market downturns in 2020.
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The Best Dividend Stocks To Buy Before The Christmas Rally
— December 23, 2019

Stocks are likely to have a strong end of the year rally, but broader market valuations are dangerously high. Fortunately, great dividend stocks are always available at reasonable to attractive valuations that should deliver excellent long-term returns and many years of safe and steadily growing dividends.
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3 Things Investors Can Expect This Earnings Season
— January 14, 2020

Earnings season begins this week, so here are three important things investors should expect to avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of profitable opportunities.
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The Costliest Mistake Investors Must Avoid in 2020
— January 10, 2020

There are lots of costly mistakes that investors might make in 2020. But one, in particular, has been proven to be the biggest roadblock to building income and wealth over time and could cost you a fortune in 2020.
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How My Retirement Portfolio Performed In 2019
— January 6, 2020

I made an important strategy change in 2019 that allowed me to achieve excellent returns last year. Find out what those were, what my portfolio looks like today and what kind of returns I expect in 2020 and beyond.
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Looking For Dividend Security In 2020
— December 31, 2019

2019 was a year full of surprises for income investors, and 2020 is likely to offer its own unique challenges and opportunities, including my highest conviction idea for market-beating returns next year.
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The Surprising Way Impeachment Could Affect The 2020 Election
— December 27, 2019

President Trump is now the 3rd US president to ever get impeached. But the nuances of what happens next means that, while the Senate Trial could have important ramifications for the 2020 election, it likely will be in a surprising way that most people don’t expect.
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3 Exciting Buys I Just Made In My Retirement Portfolio
— December 24, 2019

The market may be at record highs but these three dividend growth stocks offer tantalizing long-term investment opportunities. Which is why I bought them for my retirement portfolio.
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The 6 Best ETFs You Can Buy For 2020
— December 20, 2019

Despite the best market rally in six years, there are still plenty of great things worth buying. Here are six great ETFs you can buy for 2020 that have proven track records of outperformance and superior risk-adjusted returns, making them great choices for helping you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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