New Year Resolutions

January 4th, 2012 | Posted in From Allen's Desk | Subscribe to RSS

By: Allen G. Yee
‘Tis the season, right?  After about a month of indulgence, without a doubt, there were countless resolutions made as the New Year began a few days ago.  Resolutions such as losing weight, quitting smoking, spending time with family, working/studying harder, etc. are made and broken in a short period of time for many.  New Year’s Resolutions [...] Continue Reading…

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A Decade in Review

December 29th, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief By: Allen G. Yee
If there’s one lesson to learn from the history of investing, it is that the market does not always go up.  If you believe that to be true, then why would you invest as if it only goes up?  In other words, investors implement buy and hold strategies more than any other, why?  The [...] Continue Reading…

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End of the Year Decisions

December 28th, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk, Investment | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief By: Allen G. Yee
As the year comes to a close it is important to not only layout a strong financial plan for 2012, which may result in substantial tax breaks. More often than not, we are too concerned with looking too far ahead that we sometimes miss practical, simple, solutions that rest right before our eyes. So, [...] Continue Reading…

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Guidant Response: 5 Worries for Investors in 2012

December 23rd, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk, Investment | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief By: Allen G. Yee
There’s plenty to worry about in the world, what’s 5 more?  I’m not saying one should have a Pollyannaish attitude about the world, economy or stock market.  But, life goes on and investments will continue rise and fall and in some years with substantially greater volatility.  What matters is the strategy you have deployed [...] Continue Reading…

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Guidant Response: Prepare for Rainy Days

December 23rd, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief By: Allen G. Yee
This is a perfect example as to why I recommend investors set aside 6 to 12 months of expenses in liquid accounts.  Unexpected emergencies happen and it’s far better to have savings set aside for that rainy day than needing to liquidate assets in uncertain times.  I think the real question is how long [...] Continue Reading…

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Guidant Response: Knowing When to Retire

December 22nd, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk, Retirement | Subscribe to RSS

By: Allen G Yee

There was an interesting article on The Bleacher Report on Ray Lewis (@raylewis52com) of the Baltimore Ravens.  The report raised a question whether Ray should retire or not.  The focus of the article was based solely on Ray Lewis’ football abilities and his impact on the game.  I’m not here to debate the “football” aspects of [...] Continue Reading…

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Guidant Response: Financial Resolutions for 2012

December 22nd, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk, Retirement | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief Provided By: Allen G. Yee
An absolute must read for everyone heading into 2012. Planning and saving/investing are top priorities but right up there should be investment strategies that reduce volatility and significant draw downs.  Buy and Hold strategies should be reviewed and addressed along with one’s risk tolerance and ability to cope with large swings in market [...] Continue Reading…

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Guidant Response: Retirement Comparisons, Gen Y and Baby Boomers

December 22nd, 2011 | Posted in From Allen's Desk, Retirement | Subscribe to RSS

News Brief  By: Allen G. Yee
I am absolutely dumbfounded by the statistical information from the TD Ameritrade survey. Given the current state of the economy, enormous unemployment and lackluster stock market it amazes me to hear that the younger generations are saving at a greater rate than those that presumably have greater disposal income. I certainly agree that this [...] Continue Reading…

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