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What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 13, 20233 min read

What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

New investors learn best through personal experience – both good and bad. But it’s important to keep in mind the "DO NOTs" of investing.

Fortune Telling: Why Everyday Investors Need A Crystal Ball

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 1, 20225 min read

Fortune Telling: Why Everyday Investors Need A Crystal Ball

The world out there is random – with too many variables at play – making it extremely difficult for investors to predict economic trends.

The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 10, 20224 min read

The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ

The PDQ Principles of investing: Patience, Diversification and Quality. In my mind, these are an investor’s foundation.

Watch for Signs of the Bear Market's Demise...Then Pounce!

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 27, 20223 min read

Watch for Signs of the Bear Market's Demise...Then Pounce!

How long do you suppose this Bear Market is going to last? It reminds me of “death by a thousand cuts.”

Buy-and-Hold Beats Rush-and-Flush Investing During a Bear Market

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 6, 20225 min read

Buy-and-Hold Beats Rush-and-Flush Investing During a Bear Market

I can be - and often am - as pessimistic as the next crabapple, but I happen to believe that a "buy-and-hold" approach is the way to go.

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 18, 20223 min read

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Is this a new Bull Market, or a head fake?

Your Age and Life Stage Help Predict Bear Market Choices

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 14, 20224 min read

Your Age and Life Stage Help Predict Bear Market Choices

A bear market is never a pleasant experience, but its effects can vary depending on where one is on the age spectrum.

There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 23, 20227 min read

There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You

Here's how to make a lot more money (I'm talking millions) for your retirement by starting early.

Poking the Bear: Use the Current Market Instability to Your Advantage

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 16, 20224 min read

Poking the Bear: Use the Current Market Instability to Your Advantage

In this dark and chaotic bear market are a few bright rays of hope that a savvy investor can use to their advantage.

Trial by Inflation: Patience is the Guardian of Joy (and Your Money)

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 2, 20224 min read

Trial by Inflation: Patience is the Guardian of Joy (and Your Money)

It's human nature to seek advice from others or mimic the crowd is during inflationary times, but that can be worse than inflation itself.

Diversify: Play the Field (Wisely) with Your Investment Funds

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 24, 20223 min read

Diversify: Play the Field (Wisely) with Your Investment Funds

Investment diversification is more than just NOT putting all of your eggs in one basket (nice Easter bunny reference there, right?).

Trading vs. Investing: Which is More Likely to Reap Rewards?

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 12, 20213 min read

Trading vs. Investing: Which is More Likely to Reap Rewards?

These are two very different approaches to making money in the stock and bond markets - essentially trading versus investing.

Exercise Patience You Will, Young Investor

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 11, 20216 min read

Exercise Patience You Will, Young Investor

I was very pleased to get a question from a young, fledgling investor who is ready to storm the market with a year's worth of income!...

Dare to be Average and You'll Come Out on Top

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 10, 20204 min read

Dare to be Average and You'll Come Out on Top

Investors – particularly young, inexperienced investors – tend to believe that they can “beat the stock market."

What if I NEED to Sell Investments During Coronavirus Crisis?

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 23, 20203 min read

What if I NEED to Sell Investments During Coronavirus Crisis?

When investors panic and sell after a market suffers a big drop they either lock in a loss they create a taxable event.

Coronavirus Crisis: Should I Buy or Sell My Investments, or Neither?

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 26, 20203 min read

Coronavirus Crisis: Should I Buy or Sell My Investments, or Neither?

When the stock market suffers a “crash” of significant proportions, the most common question asked by those with a position in the market is

Save A “Real” Million Bucks By Retirement

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 20, 20203 min read

Save A “Real” Million Bucks By Retirement

Will you be in hog heaven if you retire with a million bucks in your retirement account?

Before You Get Rich You've Got to Master the Basics

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 7, 20195 min read

Before You Get Rich You've Got to Master the Basics

You have to learn basic financial concepts before you build your nest egg to monumental proportions!