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The Value of Dollar Cost Averaging
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on December 8th, 2017It has been argued that the best way to invest in the stock market is with a lump sum of capital that can be properly diversified across several asset classes. But, for many people with a desire to achieve long term growth, that is not possible because they’ve yet to accumulate a lump sum of capital.
Investors: Beware of the Herd
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on November 10th, 2017If you’ve ever seen it, it’s one of those things you’ll never forget – the mass migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest moving across the plains of Africa in search of a fresh feeding area. It’s magnificent to watch. Of course, we know why mammals herd together – it’s because there’s safety in numbers.
Your Protection Strategy Needs a Legal Foundation
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on November 10th, 2017Any protection strategy that focuses only on insurance can leave you and your family vulnerable to the threat of legal system which doesn’t necessarily share your objectives.
Term Life or Whole Life Insurance – Which is Right for You?
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on November 10th, 2017The decision to buy life insurance is one of the most important that we can make in our financial lives. It requires careful consideration of our needs, concerns and priorities.
Investors Beware: The Media Noise can be Deafening
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on October 27th, 2017Most people would argue that living in a digital world, with instant access to an endless stream of information has made us smarter and more self-empowered than past generations. Investors believe that it has “leveled the playing field”, enabling them to make investment decisions based on the same information once only available to the investment pros.
Why Women Make Better Investors than Men
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on October 26th, 2017When it comes to admitting that women are better at certain things, men have a difficult time conceding any degree of supremacy.
When Should I Change My Life Insurance Coverage?
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on October 26th, 2017The one thing we of which we can all be certain is change. Life happens every day and, as a result, we are constantly assessing our situation and changing our course, usually by making small adjustments. A life insurance purchase is one of the few decisions we make with a more long term perspective.
Free Credit Reports and "Freezing" your Credit
Submitted by Gerstemeier Financial Group, LLC on October 12th, 2017Due to all the stories about the Equifax data breach and what that could do to your credit, I've put a couple of links below for you to use. The first talks about "Freezing" your credit. The second link is how to request your free credit report from each of the credit reporting agencies.