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Tactical Asset Allocation: Should You Try Your Hand?
Jun 17, 2013
We talk a lot about asset allocation here on the Jemstep blog, because it’s a critical part of your long-term investment planning. Usually we’re talking about strategic allocation, which is all about taking the long view. But there’s another approach … 
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What Are Interest Rates?Jun 14, 2013
“Stocks were up today as the Fed left interest rates unchanged”. “Bond rates rose on investor fears of higher inflation”. Do you ever wonder what those market pundits are talking about? Interest rates are a bit like gravity: everyone knows … 
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Defensive vs. Growth Market CyclesJun 11, 2013
Do you know what a “defensive” market cycle is? How about a “growth” cycle? Here’s a hint: We were in a defensive cycle for the majority of the first part of 2013, although towards the beginning of summer, we began … 
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Economic Forecasts: Useful Data or Just Noise?Jun 10, 2013
“Economists are great at predicting: they’ve called nine of the last six recessions.” So the joke goes. But as with most jokes, there’s a grain of truth embedded in the humor. Why are economic trends so hard to predict? And … 
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How Inflation Affects Your InvestmentsJun 7, 2013
The following is a guest post and does not necessarily reflect the views of Jemstep.com Inflation is the precipitous rise in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a sustained period of time. The inevitable consequence of … 
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Be Wary of Inflation and DeflationJun 4, 2013
Think inflation is just a small, irrelevant detail? Guess again. One of the most important parts of retirement planning is figuring out how your assets should grow in “real terms” so that you can maintain your retirement lifestyle. “Real” growth … 
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What Should You Do In a Bull Market?Jun 3, 2013
Equity markets seem to be in no hurry to give back the gains they’ve achieved in the spring 2013 rally. Many indexes are at or near all-time highs. The Russell 3000, a broad all-capitalization, all-style index of U.S. equities is … 
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The Importance of Determining Your Investment ProfileMay 31, 2013
The following is a guest post by Daniela Baker of Credit Donkey. It does not necessarily reflect the views of Jemstep. There are lots of investments out there, and many investment strategies to consider. What’s right for you?. While it’s … 
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Value Versus Growth: The Debate ContinuesMay 28, 2013
Are you a value investor? Or do you get jazzed up about the growth side of the equities universe? Value versus growth: This is a debate as old as investing itself. Let’s take a look at this debate and what … 
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Jemstep Launches Update Giving You More “Buy” ChoicesMay 27, 2013
In investing, one size does not fit all. And Jemstep believes you are best served by an investment strategy and guidance expressly based on your own unique investor profile. That’s why Jemstep Portfolio Manager weighs your age, risk tolerance, marital … |