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At KEY Advisors Wealth Management, we don't consider ourselves bulls are bears. We are what the data tells us to be. We base our investment decisions on data rather than emotional market trends or outdated methods. Our Commonsense Blog provides expert insights and guidance for proactive investors. We have access to top industry data and analysis, and while we can't serve everyone as a client, we believe in democratizing access to our investing information. With Commonsense, you can use our data-driven analysis to inform your own investment strategies and conversations with financial advisors.
On Commonsense, you'll find KEY INSIGHTS posts and videos that offer valuable insights on macroeconomic conditions and provide our perspective on investment direction based on the data. Our shorter videos, known as Key Topics, provide easy-to-understand explanations of complex subjects. Our advisors also share posts on trends they observe from conversations with clients across the country.
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Investing in Relationships: The Value of Time in Financial Planning
When you are young, time seems forever, until it’s not. Individuals planning on retiring are usually very worried about time, and rightfully so. Do I have enough time to save for retirement? Will I run out of money over time? Do...
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Inflation Cooling Off, But Still a Threat to the Economy
The latest inflation numbers are in, and the CPI data is promising, but the devil is in the details. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a vital measure of inflation, reflecting changes in the average prices U.S. consumers pay for a...
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Timing Matters, Our Summer Game Plan.
Always game plan with a solid defense. We’ve had the luxury of patience because we correctly timed our risk reduction in late 2021 and are still up. But now is the time to make prudent investments while the market still shows resilience.
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A New Bull Market Or Bust?
Investors face tough decisions amid uncertain times. Latest data and Fed signals hint at a new bull market, but fundamentals warn of challenges ahead. Balancing caution and active participation is key.
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You’re Not Just a Client, You’re Family.
We treat our clients at KEY Advisors Wealth Management like family. We take a personal approach to understand their unique situations, risk tolerance, and goals to protect and grow their wealth.
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Where's the market downturn? What we got wrong.
Eddie shares insights on what they got wrong in predicting a significant market downturn due to underestimating government intervention and the impact of AI. They maintain a cautious stance due to increasing headwinds and liquidity concerns
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KEY TOPIC: Why Am I So Bearish?
Lately, I have been receiving the question, "Why am I so bearish?" quite often. It may surprise those who are familiar with my 25-year career in asset management, as I have typically been more bullish than bearish. As evidence, my...
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KEY TOPIC: Understanding Credit Default Swaps and Their Role as a Forward-Looking Indicator
Although Credit Default Swaps are not commonly discussed and not easily tradable for retail investors, we consider CDS one of several forward-looking digital signals. A credit default swap is a contract between two parties where one...
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Passing the Financial Baton: Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Peace of Mind
As a financial advisor, I've noticed a common concern among potential clients: passing financial responsibility to someone else. With market uncertainty and overwhelming advice, it's important to seek help.
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KEY INSIGHTS - Q1 Earnings, GDP, CPI, Oh My!
The latest round of economic data is in, from Q1 corporate earnings to GDP and CPI data. The core indices have been largely flat but as of this video, the S&P has been up 9% year-to-date. Therefore, it is only natural that we’ve...
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KEY Topics: Game on for Bonds
Bonds are often overlooked, but they can be a great tool that can help grow and protect your wealth. The quick insight is that we are not using bonds in our portfolio for their yield, which is likely the same as a decent savings account tod
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I am human, so occasionally, I can question my own market opinions, especially given how the market has reacted to bad news and uncertainty lately. Anytime I have these thoughts, I go back to the core principles we use to make...
Read MoreMARCH KEY INSIGHTS: We are starting to see bank failures. Now what?
We've been concerned about the economic cycle since early 2021, and now the cracks are clearly evident. After his latest FOX Business interview, Eddie received a lot of questions about his comment, "in my opinion, there is nothing...
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