Getting to the Point of a Point
A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for “Dow drops 500 points.” These types of headlines may make little sense to some investors, given that a “point” for the Dow and what it means to an individual’s portfolio may […]
Read ArticleAre You Sure You’re Saving Enough for Retirement?
When people think about wealth management, they often are thinking about retirement — and the singular financial goal of getting there. “How much do I need to live off in retirement?” they think, and then calculate a number from there. While that’s certainly a place to start, we recommend a more dynamic approach to your […]
Read ArticlePicking Funds Based on Performance: A Fool’s Game
You’ve probably heard from the do-it-yourselfer at your office. “I just invest in the funds with the best performance.” But is this a reasonable? Though a book could be written citing numerous academic studies to address the validity of this “strategy,” I’ll cut to the chase by citing Dimensional Fund Advisors’ (DFA’s) annual study of […]
Read ArticleMarket Volatility
Joshua Wilson, our CIO, shares thoughts on market volatility.
Read ArticleMeet Our Advisors
We love sharing the stories of how our advisors found WorthPointe to be the perfect fit for their lifestyles and professional goals. It brings us joy to help them find their niche and serve our clients even better. Here are a few examples. Scott – Giving is Living For Scott, giving back to the community […]
Read ArticleThe Importance of a Financial Emergency Kit
Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, extreme winds, and tornadoes all have the potential to create treacherous conditions and cause devastation. We prepare with insurance, but it is often inadequate. It covers many, but not all natural disasters. Flooding requires flood insurance. And a standard homeowner’s policy won’t cover damages caused if the ground shakes violently. Disaster […]
Read ArticleFire in a Crowded Theater
By Bob Veres Yesterday’s market declines — the Dow down 3.15%; the S&P 500 down 3.29%; and tech stocks, as represented by the Nasdaq index, off 4.08% — were entirely within the normal range of mini corrections, which we’ve experienced numerous times since March 9, 2009. But they represent an interesting test of character for […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report Q3 2018: Trimming The Sails
Inflation! Interest Rates Rising! Trade Wars! Recession! Have you seen any of these words in headlines lately? Of course you have, because advertisers need to get paid. Do you wonder how these future possibilities affect what you should be doing with your investment strategy? After years of a low interest rate, low inflation environment, and […]
Read ArticleThe Running of the Bulls
The month of August marked an important milestone for the long-running bull market. On August 22, the bull market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, extended its run to 3,453 calendar days, becoming the lengthiest bull market in history, or at least since WWII. While we may celebrate the milestone, let’s take a moment […]
Read Article5 Principles That Will Sharpen Your Skills as an Investor
Have you ever embarked on a home improvement project? You are confident you can complete the task, but you are unfamiliar with the details. A “how to” clip is usually available on YouTube, but there isn’t a practical way to reach out with follow-up questions. You need guidance from a caring individual. That is where […]
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