It’s been hard to miss the wave of attention-grabbing headlines lately. News cycles have been dominated by concerns over Big Tech’s earnings, trade tensions, and a potential economic slowdown in 2025. Even seasoned investors can feel uneasy when faced with headlines like these.
Investment Myths Vs. Realities
Geopolitical events and earnings reports drive long-term investment returns, right?
Think again.
Global occurrences like the Cuban Missile Crisis and Iraq War have only resulted in short-term changes for the market, and not the long-term effects that investors might have imagined. (1)
This is just one of several key factors that don’t play a role in your long-term returns (or as much as one might think). But most investors still overvalue the importance of these political occurrences on long-term returns. So what then?
Resist the Snake Oil
What’s the most reliable social media platform? Your answer probably varies from what your parents or (adult) children would say. (1)
And actually, there’s no real consensus. Many of us turn to Reddit, YouTube, or TikTok to learn about money, yet we know influencers and advertisements don’t always speak the truth. Surprisingly, that doesn’t stop us from buying in to the financial advice we find on those platforms. (1)
Spring: Planting the Right Seeds
What does your “ideal life” look like?
Seriously, imagine it. The house. The city. The people.
How long has it been since you allowed your mind to wander into the realm of possibility? Simply remembering what makes you happy. What you believe in. What inspires you.
I hope it hasn’t been long. But if you’re like most of us––you’re always on the go and distracted, leaving pie-in-the-sky time as a low-rung priority.