In soccer, it’s hard to “do nothing.” It’s the same in investing. This year’s FIFA World Cup reminded us that while we don’t know which way the market will “kick the ball” tomorrow, next month, or next year, when it comes to long-term investing, staying centered wins.

With the U.S. market up just 5% and the hottest stocks returning a whopping 50% to 100% this year, some investors may fear they’re missing out. Should you worry? No. Whether it’s Netflix, Amazon, or any one of today’s top stocks—you already own them.

In 2018—for the first time in 36 years—Social Security and Medicare benefits will be paid from program assets rather than from interest earned on those assets. Is this the beginning of the end for Social Security and Medicare?

Vista’s annual Symposium is an opportunity for our investment and financial planning teams to review the latest research in our field. From discussing best practices for the asset allocation decision to determining the right amount of international stocks to own, we explored topics that will help us best serve our clients.

How can you protect yourself against a worst-case scenario? For the price of a nice meal and good seats at a Blazers game, umbrella insurance can properly guard your existing assets and future earnings.