William J. Bernstein, in a recent interview, projects modest market gains (2% net expenses) over next two decades. That does not bode well for the 45 to 55 age generation. Here is a quote from the Bernstein interview. “The way you’re going to get rich is by working hard; not spending a lot of money […]
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Ten Investment Resolutions for 2015
2015 Resolutions As we are turning the page into 2015, it is worthwhile establishing or reexamining our investment goals. Many on the list are not new to readers of ITA Wealth Management. So let’s begin. 1. Lay out an investment plan if you have not already done so. Write it down. Most ITA readers have […]
Keeping It Simple: Building A Basic Portfolio
Having just finished William J. Bernstein’s latest e-Book, simplicity is on my mind. Toward the very end of the book, Bernstein mentions that one can deviate from the three index portfolio by branching out to real estate, TIPs, etc. While the three index mutual funds (VTSMX, VGTSX, and VBMFX) or three index ETFs (VTI, VEA, […]
Retirement Planning Mistake #5
Investors pick individual stocks to build portfolios rather than use index funds. Our preference is to use commission free ETFs. Next to not following “The Golden Rule of Investing,” the error of not using index funds is likely the biggest mistake investors make. Remember – The Market is smarter than you are. While there are […]
Retirement Planning Mistake #1
Mistake number one in my book is failure to save or to not follow The Golden Rule of Investing. Open up a spreadsheet and run your own calculations for the following classic comparison. As a nineteen year old you have the foresight and financial opportunity to save $2,000 per year for eight years. After saving […]
Reviewing The Fundamentals of Investing
Search this blog site for “The Golden Rule of Investing” and you will pick up the basic ideas of Rule #1 of Investing. The Golden Rule of Investing is – “Save as much as you can as early as you can.” Burton Malkiel puts it this way. “The amount of capital you start with […]
Goofus vs. Gallant
As a small boy, my family subscribed to a magazine called “Children’s Activities.” Each issue contained a story of two characters, Goofus and Gallant. We all wanted to be like Gallant, although we frequently found ourselves behaving like Goofus. Here is another Goofus/Gallant tale, this time with help from a publication written by the late […]
Basic Investing Principles
ITA Wealth Management focuses on the following investment philosophy. Follow The Golden Rule – “Save as much as you can as early as you can.” Build the portfolio around index ETFs instead of attempting to select individual stocks. Understand the relationship between return and risk. Employ a risk reduction model in order to avoid major […]
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