Tom McBreen CLU®, CFP®’s Post

SHOULD YOU ACT LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE TO BE A BETTER INVESTOR? If you're concentrating on the day-to-day movement of the market, you may drive yourself insane with worry. Markets will ebb and flow over the years and historically in an upward trajectory. You may not want to act like the fairy tale Rip Van Winkle, but check with me to make a fair assessment of your investments and potential changes in light of market factors. Our experts, combined with Northwestern Mutual's resources, provide better solutions. #investmentrisk #investmentplaning #investmentportfolio

SHOULD YOU ACT LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE TO BE A BETTER INVESTOR? If you're concentrating on the day-to-day movement of the market, you may drive yourself insane with worry. Markets will ebb and flow over the years and historically in an upward trajectory. You may not want to act like the fairy tale Rip Van Winkle, but check with me to make a fair assessment of your investments and potential changes in light of market factors. Our experts, combined with Northwestern Mutual's resources, provide better solutions. #investmentrisk #investmentplaning #investmentportfolio

SHOULD YOU ACT LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE TO BE A BETTER INVESTOR? If you're concentrating on the day-to-day movement of the market, you may drive yourself insane with worry. Markets will ebb and flow over the years and historically in an upward trajectory. You may not want to act like the fairy tale Rip Van Winkle, but check with me to make a fair assessment of your investments and potential changes in light of market factors. Our experts, combined with Northwestern Mutual's resources, provide better solutions. #investmentrisk #investmentplaning #investmentportfolio

SHOULD YOU ACT LIKE RIP VAN WINKLE TO BE A BETTER INVESTOR? If you're concentrating on the day-to-day movement of the market, you may drive yourself insane with worry. Markets will ebb and flow over the years and historically in an upward trajectory. You may not want to act like the fairy tale Rip Van Winkle, but check with me to make a fair assessment of your investments and potential changes in light of market factors. Our experts, combined with Northwestern Mutual's resources, provide better solutions. #investmentrisk #investmentplaning #investmentportfolio

Just like Rip Van Winkle, the markets will go on without you just as the world went on without him. Markets will ebb and flow over the years, and historically in an upward trajectory over time. #JoyceCurtis #FinancialPlanning #NorthReading

Waterhouse VC: Rain Man ➕ ➖ ➗ Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC explores the mathematical prowess involved in professional betting, and discusses why people choose to bet the way they do. https://lnkd.in/erR_we5Q

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get. — Warren Buffett Price is simply the monetary amount exchanged in a transaction, but value is the true measure of what you gain in return. While price is a straightforward figure, value reflects quality, longevity, and the overall benefit of what you're investing in. Understanding this distinction is key to making informed decisions beyond the immediate cost and focusing on long-term rewards. #MartinVehlow #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MotivationalMonday #WarrenBuffett

"The big money is not in the buying and the selling, but in the waiting." – Charlie Munger, the former vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Amid market volatility, uncertainty and emotive financial headlines, it can be easy to lose track of your long-term #investmentstrategy. While conscious of market conditions, our #researchanalysts prefer cold, hard facts; if they change, so will our recommendation, and you will be the first to know. However, it’s important not to underestimate the value of patience. #CorporateBondResearch

Since my first interest in the financial markets, I've followed the trades of Berkshire Hathaway and Mr. Warren Buffett. Barbara Goodstein of R360 (investment group for ultra-high net worth individuals) has a great breakdown of the latest moves by Berkshire as Buffett continues to trim holdings in Apple and other holdings to raise cash. While some believe Buffett is making an overall market valuation call here, Ms Goodstein brings a different perspective to the latest Buffett annual report- the cash hoard (now 1/3 of total Berkshire balance sheet, $325B in cash) may be deployed for a large acquisition - I mean really big! Burlington Northern would look small by comparison. He is a value investor looking for juicy opportunities. She also points out the likelihood of taxes going up (we have a large deficit to pay for and a pending social security shortfall) so selling now could alleviate Buffett's concern for higher corporate income tax rate which is just 21% today.

Retail Investors vs. Wall Street: A Battle of Pellet Guns Against an Army That is how I best describe retail investors trying to make some money while pitting against the wolves of Wall Street. With over 30 years of experience in the US market, I’ve been through the school of hard knocks. I've seen the manipulation and the media lies, and I’ve learned to anticipate the next chess moves by these sharks and institutions. With their enormous war chests, the institutions can do the unthinkable about the market. They play a game of strategy and influence far beyond most retail investors' reach. It’s not just about having capital; it’s about understanding the deeper mechanics at play. In my years of investing, I’ve learned that it’s not just about reading two or three articles and placing a bet. That’s not how it works. Successful investment requires a lot of commitment and a steep learning curve. It’s about spending countless hours researching a particular organization, understanding its market position, and even getting acquainted with its founders and leaders before making such a bet. These days, when friends ask me how to invest in the stock market, I often say you shouldn’t do it. The learning curve to do well in investment is long and arduous. It’s not a casino. For those willing to commit, the rewards can be significant, but it requires a level of dedication that should not be underestimated. To all the aspiring investors out there, remember: Wall Street's battlefield is tough, and the adversaries are well-equipped. Approach it with utmost caution, do your homework, and be prepared for the journey ahead.