The Simple Truth (Blog)
Welcome to a place that is free from the bias of Wall Street. A blog devoted to providing information that gives you the very best chance for success. Where we pull back the curtains to reveal what really matters. Where you can find answers, without getting a hidden agenda in return.
The Comeback Power of Small Value Stocks
Over the past 10 years, small value stocks have dramatically underperformed large growth stocks. Is there hope for a turnaround?
read moreAre Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?
If you haven’t checked your beneficiary designations lately, you might want to review them. Keeping beneficiaries current can prevent a host of headaches down the line.
read moreWhat Investors Can Learn from a New Market High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 recently closed at new all-time highs. Is this a sign of more gains to come or a signal of an imminent correction?
read moreWhat Does Wealth Mean to You?
Wealth means different things to different people—and its meaning changes throughout our lives. We recently asked local high school students to tell us, “What does wealth mean to you?” Here's essay contest winner Owen Reynolds' take.
read moreWhat the Dow Tells Today’s Investor
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been the gold standard of financial indicators for generations of investors. While it remains a fixture in financial reporting, is the Dow still relevant in today's market?
read moreAdvice to Graduates from a Financial Advisor
For the recent graduate in your life, we’ve assembled some of our favorite advice—financial and otherwise—from a seasoned advisor. And they thought they were done learning…
read moreStarting the Search for Retirement Living Options
While many Americans prefer to age at home, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and traditional retirement communities are attractive alternatives. What’s the difference between the two?
read moreWhat Does an Inverted Yield Curve Tell Us?
A month ago, the U.S. yield curve—which usually slopes upward—turned downward. Legend has it inversions are bad news—inverted yield curves have preceded each of the last seven recessions. Should investors be worried?
read moreShould I Invest in Opportunity Zones?
Investing in Opportunity Zones—including those in downtown Portland—can delay or reduce capital gains, but there are risks involved. Are Opportunity Zones right for you?
read moreGuidelines for Using 529 Funds
When it’s time to switch gears from saving for college to paying for tuition, you’ll want to know how to access your 529 funds. Here are some tips for getting started.
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