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Scary Headlines Make Me Chuckle

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You may have seen recent headlines like: “Dow Down 200 Points, 9-Day Losing Streak—First Time Since the 70s!” It’s a dramatic story, but is it the whole story?

In this week’s video, I break down the data behind the headlines, showing how the market has performed over the past week and the past year. The big takeaway? Market movements like these are normal and shouldn’t derail your long-term investment strategy.

Successful investing is about staying focused on your goals—not reacting to attention-grabbing headlines. Watch the video to see how perspective can make all the difference.

We’re here to help you stay on track with your financial goals. Let us know if you’d like to discuss this further.

What Does Matt’s Crystal Ball Say?

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Curious about what happens to the stock market after the Fed cuts interest rates? In this video, we discuss how cash, stocks, and bonds have historically performed after a Fed rate cut—1, 3, and 5 years later. While we don’t have a crystal ball, history shows us some interesting patterns, and you might be surprised at how cash performs over the long term. If you’re currently enjoying returns from money markets or CDs, it could be a temporary situation. Watch the full video to hear Matt’s insights and see the historical data that may guide your investment decisions.

This is the most important election!!! Do you know why?

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In this video, we discuss the upcoming election and why it has been hyped as “The most important one yet”. A moderator from the presidential debate last week claimed it could have the “direst consequences”.  But is that really the case?  I ask you to reflect on the last couple presidential elections—how much do they currently impact your daily life, taxes, or investments? How much time will you spend today thinking about the positive or negative effects from the election four or eight years ago. Or furthermore, the election that will be held in four years. The reality is, your personal goals and decisions shape your financial future far more than any election results. Let’s explore why the election might not be as pivotal as it seems. Click on the video above to watch my full message.

*It is important to note that while events like presidential elections hold significant national importance, our goal is to provide perspective on their potential impact on your investments, ensuring decisions are guided by long term strategy rather than short term reactions. 

“Forecasting” the Markets for 2024

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 In this weeks episode of Matt’s Minutes, Matt is sharing his number one most asked question of his career. “Matt what do you think the market is going to do next?” Today, we finally have an answer for you. But it’s important to remember, not to make concrete investment decisions based on people’s predictions of what the market is going to do. This information should be used for entertainment purposes only. Market predictions are speculative in nature and can often be inaccurate. Click on the video above to watch the full video.

Here is the article I reference in the video: Wall Street Forecasts For The S&P 500

News that is NOT Newsworthy

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We all know there is news that is newsworthy and news that is not newsworthy. In this episode of Matt’s Minutes, we are discussing market volatility and why it’s NOT newsworthy.  In this video I share an interesting visual that shows intra-year declines, which are the largest stock market drops during the year. These declines happen regularly and are a normal part of the market’s behavior. Understanding this pattern can help investors make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary panic.

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

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In this episode of Matt’s Minutes, we are discussing the fact that we are officially in a bull market. A bull market is when the stock market rises by 20%. I’m sure the people who sold at the bottom of the market are saying to themselves, ” I shoulda, coulda, woulda.” Staying invested in a declining market is psychologically difficult but financially rewarding. Click on the video above to watch.

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