Watch Mark Matson on Fox Business’ The Claman Countdown for his insights into the current economy and how it can influence the average American’s decisions around money and investing. He warns of the potential dangers of being short-sighted and falling prey to common investor biases during economic turmoil and shares what investors can do instead…
Whether a bull or bear market, investors’ peace of mind around money can be at risk. From fear and panic to greed and entitlement, emotions can impact decision making and have long-term consequences. Investors engaged with their advisors and equipped with tools to help protect against thoughts of uncertainty can be a secret weapon helping…
A significant challenge for some investors can be overcoming their own humanity. “The investor’s chief problem—and even his worst enemy—is likely to be himself,” said American economist Benjamin Graham.1 Cognitive biases can potentially play a significant role in investment decision-making. These biases are systematic patterns of deviation from objective judgment, often resulting from mental shortcuts…