Flexicap Investing: A Sturdy Ship for Changing Seas
Author: Amit Kalra, founder, Asset Maker
Think of investing in the market as navigating a long journey at sea. Some days bring calm waters and smooth sailing, while others are marked by rogue waves or sudden storms without much warning. Just as sailors encounter changing “market weather,” investors face different market conditions such as overbought,
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Read MoreHow Your Social Security Benefit Changes Each Year You Wait Past 62
There’s nothing wrong with claiming Social Security at 62 if that’s what you want to do. But if you think that your checks won’t be affected or that they’ll automatically get a huge boost at your full retirement age (FRA), you might want to pump the brakes a little.
While claiming Social Security at 62 gives you the most checks,
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Read MoreWe just got a look at the stock market's worst-case scenario
For the past few months, the stock market has been dominated by twin narratives: (1) the long-term viability of the AI trade and (2) the impact of the Iran war.
On a day in, day out basis, the narrative has rotated. A multi-billion-dollar AI-infrastructure collaboration might juice tech stocks one day.
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Read MoreMid-cap funds beat all diversified equity categories over 1, 3 and 5 years, here are the top-performing schemes
Mid-cap mutual funds have emerged as the best-performing equity fund category across the last one, three and five years, reinforcing their reputation as a sweet spot for investors seeking higher growth without venturing into narrowly focused themes.
An analysis of equity mutual fund categories (excluding sectoral and thematic funds) shows that mid-cap funds generated average returns of 4.04% over one year,
How Much Will Your Social Security Check Increase in 2027? Early Numbers Offer Clues.
Key Points
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A recent estimate by the Senior Citizens League calls for a 3.8% COLA in 2027.
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That could give the typical Social Security check a decent boost.
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It’s important not to get hung up on any given number at this stage of the game.
The Burst
In 35 Days, The Stock Market Will…
Some forecasters are more famous and some are infamous. Martin Armstrong may well fall more into the latter than the former category. He is the creator of the Economic Confidence Model and has a storied past, including battling the government.
As the narrative goes, Martin built a software that could accurately identify major market trends and turning points,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Trillion Reasons to Buy Costco?
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) has seen enormous success with its membership-driven wholesale approach to retail shopping.
Listed as the third-largest retailer in the world behind only Walmart and Amazon, Costco is an increasingly popular option among cost-conscious shoppers looking to stretch their household budgets by buying in bulk at low prices.
Famously,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Could This Stock Be the Jewel of Your Portfolio?
In a stock market where technology stocks grab so much attention, a jewelry stock may easily go under the radar. But Signet Jewelers (SIG) has dazzled in more ways than one as you’re about to see.
From its humble Bermudian beginnings in 1950, Signet has grown to about 3,600 jewelry stores and holds the title of the world’s biggest diamond retailer.
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