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…

Risk is a tricky concept to pin down in the investing world. There’s no good definition of what it truly is, or how people relate to it. And it’s – by far – the most important concept in finance. The Challenge of Defining Risk Finance isn’t alone in not being able to define key concepts, though…

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…

Tax loss harvesting can be an incredibly powerful way to reduce your tax bill and keep more money invested and working for you. Tax loss harvesting involves realizing losses from your investment portfolio that can be used to offset gains from your portfolio, or even your regular income. While many people don’t like the idea…

It’s important to you and your investments that you understand the basics of how indexes and index funds work. What Is an Index Anyway? In the words of Lewis Carroll, let’s “begin at the beginning” with a simple definition. An index keeps track of returns generated by a basket of securities, and it’s put together…

Inflation is a fact of life. It’s also not so great for retirees. In fact, it’s one of the biggest risks that retirees face. By constantly eating away at the value of our savings and income, inflation will slowly reduce our purchasing power in retirement – if we don’t do anything about it. To put this…

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…

Since its introduction in the 1960s, long-term care (LTC) insurance has evolved significantly to address the changing needs and challenges of supporting aging populations. Initially focused on providing coverage for skilled nursing care following hospital stays, early LTC policies were often inadequate and left many policyholders without the necessary support. This led to a tainted…

AdvisorHub, a leading platform for financial advisors, has named Jessica Wunder a “Woman to Watch” in 2023. This award recognizes women in the industry who are building growing, thriving practices that stand out from their competition. Jessica is a Principal at McLean, working with individuals and families to plan for their financial futures. As a…