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    Crises in Context
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • May 13
    • 1 min

    Crises in Context

    One thing investors can count on is that they will hear numerous reports economic and market crises throughout their investment...
    Critical Thinking for Investors
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • May 13
    • 2 min

    Critical Thinking for Investors

    The ability to think clearly and draw correct conclusions is necessary in everyday life, especially when it comes to making important...
    A Dependable Forecast for 2022
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jan 27
    • 2 min

    A Dependable Forecast for 2022

    Most investors love economic and market forecasts. With the markets so uncertain and volatile, our brain craves some sort of idea of what...
    Two Investment Lessons From 2021
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jan 27
    • 2 min

    Two Investment Lessons From 2021

    Just about every year the stock market teaches us important lessons that we can learn and apply to become better investors. 2021 was no...
    Year End Update
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Dec 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    Year End Update

    The last time I shared my thoughts on the market and economy with you was on July 5, 2021. It is funny how a lot has happened since then,...
    The Wisdom of Ignorance
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Wisdom of Ignorance

    It may seem like a misnomer to discuss the wisdom of being ignorant. Ignorance, defined as a lack of knowledge or information, is not...
    Increasing Inflation
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    Increasing Inflation

    Recent data has shown that inflation is alive and well. However, the extent to which inflation will subsist, both in terms of severity...
    Market Selloff
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 0 min

    Market Selloff

    Climbing a Wall of Worry
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    Climbing a Wall of Worry

    It is often said that stock markets climb a wall of worry. This makes sense since historically the market has gone up and there always...
    Creating a Virtuous Cycle
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Sep 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    Creating a Virtuous Cycle

    There are many concerns today that can significantly affect our thoughts, actions and quality of life. Fires out west. A devastating...
    Bull Market Concerns and Having Appropriate Protection
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Sep 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    Bull Market Concerns and Having Appropriate Protection

    I married Tyra 20 years ago. We spent our honeymoon on the island of Maui. This summer to celebrate 20 years together, we went back to...
    2021 Mid-Year Thoughts on the Markets and Economy
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    2021 Mid-Year Thoughts on the Markets and Economy

    If there is one constant with investing it is that there is always something to worry about. In other words, there are always concerning...
    The Peril of Fashion & Investment Fads
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Peril of Fashion & Investment Fads

    Fads go in and out of style quickly and regularly. They always have and they always will. My fifteen-year-old teenage daughter started...
    Mindful Decision Making
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Mindful Decision Making

    Recently we have been seeing a lot of headlines about how expensive the market is and predictions that it is about to fall significantly....
    Improving Your Investment Skill
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Improving Your Investment Skill

    Portfolio returns and achieving financial goals are largely a function of two inputs: investor skill and luck. Oftentimes, those inputs...
    Back to Normal
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 0 min

    Back to Normal

    Political Presumptions
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Feb 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    Political Presumptions

    Now that Democrats are in power, many investors are concerned about how the market may respond to the potential for increased taxes and...
    Biggest Lessons from 2020
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 0 min

    Biggest Lessons from 2020

    A Persistent Forecast for 2021
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Persistent Forecast for 2021

    Persistent (def) - continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period Wall Street forecasts lack persistence. Their shelf life may...
    Prospective Hindsight & Limits of Foresight
    Brock Williamson, CFP®
    • Dec 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Prospective Hindsight & Limits of Foresight

    The next twelve months may be an especially interesting time. There is hope, but there is still much unknown. Let’s mind travel to...
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