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Vote For Solid Investment history. The financial markets have performed well—and get elected, or even in response to actual policy changes,
at times, not so well—under Democratic and Republican
look to other factors to drive your investment decisions.
Strategies presidents alike. And the same is true about which party These factors should include the following:
controlled Congress. • Your goals – You probably have short- and long-
By Sally Sima Stahl While it might be an overstatement to say that term goals you’d like to achieve. For your short-term
With the presidential decisions made in Washington have no effect on the goals, such as a wedding, a down payment on a house or
election just a few weeks markets, it’s not always so easy to draw a direct line a long vacation, you may want to invest in instruments
away, the public is naturally between what happens there and how the markets perform. that provide stability of principal. For your long-term
interested in not just the For one thing, political candidates often make promises goals, most important of which may be a comfortable
outcome but what the results that are not fulfilled, or, if they are, have different retirement, you’ll need to own a reasonable number of
will mean for issues of results than intended. Also, other institutions can have growth-oriented investments.
national importance. As a a significant impact on the markets. For example, the • Your risk tolerance – When you build and maintain
citizen, you likely share Federal Reserve, which controls short-term interest rates, your investment portfolio, you’ll need to accommodate
these concerns—but how can certainly affect many market sectors. And there will your individual risk tolerance. All investments carry
about as an investor? After always be external events, such as foreign conflicts and some type of risk, but you need to be comfortable with
the votes are counted— even natural disasters, that can make short-term impacts the overall risk level of your investments.
or even before—should you make some moves in on the investment world. • Your time horizon – Where you are in life is an
anticipation of possible changes in policy? So, rather than making changes to your portfolio in important consideration when investing. When you are
Let’s look at the big picture first, through the lens of anticipation of what might happen if certain candidates young and just starting out in your career, you may be able
to focus more on growth, as you have time to overcome the
The Singles Scene Column October 2024 inevitable short-term market downturns. But as you near
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retirement, you may want to consolidate any gains you
may have achieved, and lower your risk level, by moving
Special Edition Hot Tips By: constructive advice they may give you will exponentially increase your your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative
Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda chances of finding your perfect match that fits like a glove. Hire the best approach. Even in retirement, though, you will need some
Capparelli in the business. Be a smart person and connect to the right people at the growth potential to stay ahead of inflation.
right time with the right mindset (looking for a true match). • Your needs for liquidity – As you invest, you’ll
Find Your On that note, thank you to our new applicants who have PRE-BOOKED need to maintain an adequate amount of cash and cash
Perfect Fit their First Interview in advance. Clients who get started in October have a equivalents in your holdings. Without this liquidity, you
higher chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the holidays and the might be forced to sell long-term investments in case you
“’Cause every girl crazy ‘bout turn of the New Year 2025 for the most important kiss of the year. Make the have unexpected expenses.
a sharp dressed man”- ZZ Top last three months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later.
As October begins, witness In any case, when it comes to investing, you may want
wardrobe changes and cooler We can’t wait to meet you in our gorgeous office on PGA Boulevard-- to pay less attention to what names are on the ballot—and
weather, signaling the best time where we have been for ten successful years and counting! Make the last instead “vote” for the longer-term strategies that reflect
of the year has arrived (and so quarter of the year the best part of the year and end with a powerful and
have you). Sweaters, boots, and extra cuddles resurface as requirements life changing win! your needs and goals.
of Fall, while summer trends and flings fade away. In fashion, as in love, This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
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night look. You want a good “fit”--right? #LeaveYourComfortZone #TellYourFriends Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in
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