Investing, Student of the Market
Ryan Weiser
Student of the Market - May 2025

Stay ahead of the markets with timely insights by uncovering the latest on the global economy, geopolitics and retirement, among other timely investment ideas - Student of the Market - May 2025

Student of the Market - May 2025
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Bounded by Covid-19 & Stay-At-Home? Learn Money Mindfulness

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Bounded by Covid-19 & Stay-At-Home? Learn Money Mindfulness

Use money to enhance your life and the lives of those around you

Money matters are complex and even scary. How you choose to approach finances mentally is key to mastering them.

Financial advisors call this “money mindfulness.” And it’s a mentality that can be worked on while we’re following the current “stay-at-home” orders of our local and federal government.

It is difficult to deal with your finances on your own because the technical aspects can be bewildering. Investment options, taxes, interest rates and securities transactions in general are overwhelming for folks outside of the finance industry. Few of us understand the math necessary to handle our own money, even at a minimal level.

Plus, there’s a real element of danger about finances. Nearly everyone has been ripped off at some point. Many of us are wary of trusting anyone, even family members, with our money.

It Start with Our Behavior…

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2020 Contribution Limit Changes & the Secure Act

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2020 Contribution Limit Changes & the Secure Act

Understanding the changes for 2020 so you can maximize your retirement

With the new year comes some new changes to retirement plans starting January 1, 2020. Between the Internal Revenue Service announcing cost-of-living adjustments for tax year 2020 and the new Secure Act, there is a lot to digest.

Here are the highlights:

IRS Cost-of-Living Adjustments

Detailed in Notice 2019-59 and posted on IRS.gov, the IRS is increasing the contribution limits to 401(k) and other retirement plans starting January 1, 2020, including:

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Year-End Charitable Giving

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Year-End Charitable Giving

A list of things to consider as you think about year-end charitable donations

With its blinking lights, family traditions, and festive music, December is the most wonderful time of the year. And according to Charity Navigator, the month of December really is wonderful because December sees approximately 30% of all annual charitable giving.

Despite the greatest of intentions, many will inevitably make mistakes in how they give, especially if they wait until the last minute. So, here is a list of things for you to think about as you consider your year-end charitable donations…

Key Questions for the Long-Term Investor

Key Questions for the Long-Term Investor

Whether you’ve been investing for decades or are just getting started, at some point on your investment journey you’ll likely ask yourself some of the questions below.

Trying to answer these questions may be intimidating but know that you’re not alone. Your financial advisor is here to help. While this is not intended to be an exhaustive list it will hopefully shed light on a few key principles, using data and reasoning, that may help improve investors’ odds of investment success in the long run.

How to Invest at the Top of the Market

How to Invest at the Top of the Market

As the stock market has reached all-time highs, it may have crossed your mind about getting in the game or even grabbing your share during market pullbacks. Beware as investment decisions during periods like this are challenging because the biggest enemies in money management – fear and greed – influence your decisions at times like these.

With a bull market now into its tenth year despite frequent threats of a looming correction, how can you avoid making rash decisions amid market highs?