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by Jeff C. Johnson


What to Do with Cash Now

In February 2020, the stock market began a shocking slide that caused many investors to sell out and move cash to the sidelines. Now, six months later, the major indexes have rebounded and, in some cases, even exceeded their prepanic levels. For those still waiting to reinvest, the question is: “What do I do with...

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by Jeff C. Johnson


When Do You Get Back In?

In the last 10 years, the US stock market has increased, somewhere around tripling in value. Except for a speed bump here or there, we have had few reminders of what can happen in extremely difficult years. Someday, perhaps in the coming months or years, we will get the opportunity to relearn what happens in...

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by Jeff C. Johnson


Three Clients and the Last Three Months

This year, 2018, hasn’t been a blockbuster year in the markets. After reaching a peak early in the year, the broad US stock market has yet to overtake those highs from seven months ago. Leading indices of American large company stocks, though, are near all-time highs. Some so-called experts are saying the market is due...

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by Jeff C. Johnson


Here’s What I’ve Been Reading…

If you’re an investor or stock market follower, you’ve probably been seeing lots of articles, stories, and reports about the length of the present up-leg in stock prices, which began (more or less) in March 2009. Big gains have been made, and many in the media and even professionals are suggesting that action is needed ...

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by Jeff C. Johnson


Using the Latest Stock Market News!

Today, our society benefits and suffers from an information surplus. Some information is valuable and helpful; some information is harmful. A young farming couple came to see me (I think of age 55 as young!) for guidance on how to improve their financial situation. They had taken my retirement planning class at the local community...

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