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Investment Outlook – July 2025
Summer Clouds “…And we are here as on a darkling plain Swept with confused alarms of struggle and flight, Where ignorant armies clash by night.” — Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach Pardon the poetry, but lately we find current economic and market information even murkier...
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The Christmas Effect
The Christmas Effect By Byron Moore, posted December 26, 2017 Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Question: I am a poor planner and I end up overspending during Christmas. This inevitably leads to a bunch of...
Create a Checklist for Investing in Yourself in 2018
Money Matters: December 2017 By Chuck Dudley December is Planning Time 2017 is just about done. Generally, most people take time in December to look back at accomplishments and take stock of where they find themselves. It's also time to start looking forward to 2018...
The value is in the plan, not the products
"How do I pick the best mutual funds amongst all those available?" By Byron Moore, posted November 6, 2017 Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Question: How do I pick the best mutual fund amongst all those...
Some Tips for Maximizing Your Retirement Income – Money Matters, November 2017
Some Tips for Maximizing Your Retirement Income By Chuck Dudley Thinking about retirement probably sparks a range of emotions for you. Joy.......excitement......fear.......What will I do with my time? Will there be enough income, or will I need to find come creative...
Contentment – the secret to financial success
Contentment – the secret to financial success By Byron Moore, posted October 12, 2017 Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, October 8, 2017. The secret to financial security is not financial. It is contentment. Click the picture...
Helping Seniors Stay on Their Financial Path
Helping Seniors Stay on Their Financial Path By Chuck Dudley QUESTION: HOW CAN WE, AS ADULT CHILDREN, HELP OUR SENIOR PARENTS STAY ON TRACK? According to an article in the USA Today on September 11th, our financial decision-making abilities peak in our 50's and...
“It’s the Economy, Stupid”
Investment Outlook September 2017: “It’s the Economy, Stupid” by Jim McElroy, jmcelroy@argentfinancial.com A quote from a past presidential campaign provides an answer to bull market deniers who question the validity of the current market's optimism. That's not to say...
When is it time to invest?
When is it time to invest? By Byron Moore, posted September 28, 2017 The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3. Most people who try to time their investments to the ups and downs of the market rarely make progress. So how do you know it’s the right time for YOU...
Owner’s exit – good plan or “good grief!”
Owner’s exit – good plan or “good grief!” By Byron Moore, posted September 18, 2017 Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Q: My business partner and I bought insurance on each other years ago in case something...