McLean Asset Management

When most people think about investing, they think about everything that doesn’t matter. They’re caught up in the minutiae: What fund should I own? What were sales of the new iPhone like? What sector is going to take off this fall? But that’s not really what determines your portfolio’s fate. What really matters is your…

WHAT IS OCCAM’S RAZOR? Occam’s Razor is a principle attributed to William Occam, a 14th-century philosopher. He stressed that explanations must not be multiplied beyond what is necessary. Thus, Occam’s Razor is a term used to “shave off” or dismiss superfluous explanations for a given event. This concept is largely ignored within the investment management…

This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic. Download Quarterly…

Whether caring for an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or a child with special needs, caregivers play a crucial role in providing physical, emotional, and sometimes financial support to their loved ones. The role of the caregiver can take on countless shapes and forms and may impact the caregiver’s life in various…

Retirement planning is full of clichés, many of which offer sound advice-but not always for the right reasons. One common saying is that focusing on the long term reduces investment risk. While investing is undeniably a long-term endeavor, does holding stocks (or other investments) actually make them safer over time? What Does Long Term Even…

This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic. Download Quarterly…

Retirement is a significant life transition that marks a shift from accumulating wealth to managing it for sustainable income. While this might seem straightforward, it’s essential to grasp the unique risks retirees face compared to those still in the workforce. These risks highlight why retirement income planning is distinct from traditional wealth management. In this…

We spend a lot of time talking about the importance of diversification. When it comes to stocks, it’s foundational to our investment approach. Investing in a stock portfolio that isn’t properly diversified is like swimming with sharks without a shark cage. You can do it, but there are safer ways. But that’s stocks. Bonds are…

There are few things more rewarding than giving your resources in a way that has a positive and profound impact on the lives of others. Fortunately, the IRS encourages this type of generosity by classifying donations to qualified charities as tax-deductible. As a result, it’s possible to “do good while doing well.” But what if…