The 5 things that matter most to the U.S. economy this year.
Ben Carlson
Why Invest in Stocks When Bond Yields Are Higher?
In the fall of 1981 the yield on 30 year U.S. Treasury bonds hit 15%. Fifteen percent! For 30 years! One million dollars invested at that time would have been paying out $150,000 a year in interest for 3 decades.1 Can you imagine how much demand there would be for bonds yielding 15% for that long…
Is It Realistic to Have 100% of Your Portfolio in Stocks?
Balancing bear markets and compounding in the stock market.
5 Lessons From an Awful Year For Financial Markets
Some takeaways from a terrible year in the markets.
The Long-Term Wins
Some people might think it’s bizarre that turning the page on the calendar should matter to investors. Why do investment professionals care about the end of a month, quarter or year? These periods do seem arbitrary but the changing of the calendar from one year to the next offers a good chance for market nerds…
What If We Don’t Get a Recession This Year?
What happens if we get a soft landing?
How Dividends Juice Your Returns in the Stock Market
Why dividends are more important than you think for stock market returns.
How Do Stocks & Bonds Perform Following Big Down Years?
Market performance after the worst years in history for stocks, bonds and a diversified portfolio.
Updating My Favorite Performance Chart For 2022
Ben’s 2022 asset allocation quilt.
One More Prediction For 2023
Why you should expect a correction in the stock market this year.
