Investing Strategies & Personal Finance

Money is a really important subject that nobody ever wants to talk about. But if you’re ever going to take charge of your finances and have a comfortable future, it’s important to master the concepts and strategies that can help you make more money, put you in control, and improve your life. Discover the proven strategies used by some of the world’s best financial minds to help you maximize your profits and minimize your risk.

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WR Berkley Corp. (WRB) is among the largest commercial line property/casualty insurers in the US. WRB has been a long-term outperformer versus the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) going back to 2000. Plus, it recently traced out a weekly bullish hammer and has been rallying over the past couple of months, notes John Eade, president of Argus Research.
Warren Buffett’s 1986 letter to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) shareholders read: “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.” We are in a period of market greed right now, even if you haven’t noticed it. So, this week, make sure to take a good look at your portfolio, observes Kelly Green, editor of Dividend Digest.
Headlines are trumpeting that the 30-year US Treasury Bond Yield topped 5%, while the 10-year yield hit 4.5%, on deficit concerns. Nice try. US debt has hit those levels because buyers are walking away as traders reprice risk. Here is one way to cope regardless, writes Keith Fitz-Gerald, editor of 5 With Fitz.
The word “tariff” appeared 22 times on Yahoo! Finance’s home page recently. That’s a lot of tariff analysis. But all of this misses the core of what investing is, suggests Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Dividend.
The absolute best time to start investing would be the day you turned 18 and could legally open a brokerage account. The second-best time to start investing is right now. According to the Fear & Greed Index, 2025 is the time for us to be greedy, suggests Kelly Green, editor of Dividend Digest.
March 2025 contained significant anniversaries of major events. All these anniversaries show that improbable and unexpected events not only can happen but DO happen with some frequency. That’s why I always recommend having some diversification and balance in your investment portfolio and flexibility in your financial plans, writes Bob Carlson, editor of Retirement Watch.
Markets are closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Mike Larson’s Market Minute column will resume Tuesday, January 21.
What is an edge in trading? An edge in trading is simply a process that allows your winning trades to add up to more than your losing trades do over the long term, says Steve Burns of New Trader U.
Day trading is the activity of looking at a market and using your skills to adapt and succeed in the changing economic conditions, asks Steve Burns of New Trader U.
The stock market’s post-election rally received lots of media attention. But with considerably less fanfare, income investors also got richer between November 5 and the month’s final trading day, the 29th. Meanwhile, Franklin Income Focus ETF (INCM) is a multi-asset ETF I like that seeks high current income and capital appreciation, notes Martin Fridson, editor of Forbes/Fridson Income Securities Investor.

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Opposing economic forces currently pose major challenges for income investors. The Fed appears to be on a course of continuing to cut interest rates, but tariffs still threaten to inflame inflation, which could force an abrupt change of courseCredit risk premiums are extremely low by historical standards, but yields are up considerably from their lows of recent years. This session will present a path forward through diversification by income asset class, while also highlighting specific securities that offer attractive risk-reward tradeoffs at present. 

Yoni Jacobs, CIO at Finviz, demonstrates how to apply fixed income principles – yield, quality, and solvency – to equity investing. Using Finviz heatmaps and screeners, you’ll learn to identify strong balance sheets, attractive valuations, and profitable companies while avoiding credit risk traps.

Most people think advanced tax strategies are “too good to be true” simply because their CPA or attorney never showed them what’s truly possible. In this webinar, Matthew “Tax King’’ Jennings exposes how the tax code actually works—who it benefits, why its most powerful advantages remain hidden, and how the wealthy legally pay far less in taxes. He breaks down real-world examples, including how major corporations use these strategies, and explains how qualified purchasers can apply the same principles. Learn how PPLI can dramatically reduce taxes, enhance asset protection, and elevate your wealth strategy to the level used by the ultra-affluent.

Brent was $984,711 in third party debt. Hearing this 200-year-old concept, he was able to pay all of it off in 39 months. Brent will be going in-depth on The Money Multiplier Method and teaching you how to break the bonds of financial slavery you don’t even realize you are in. This is a method Brent travels all around the country to teach; how to recycle, recapture, and keep total control of your hard-earned dollars. A method to avoid fractional reserve banking… think about it! Brent will be showing you how to get ALL the money back for every car you will ever buy, drive, and own for you and your family, for the rest of your life. And if it can work for a car, what else can it work for? ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you are spending your money on, you can get it all back.

In this presentation, Mr. Prost will discuss the pros and cons of four different investment vehicles. Taxable investments, After-Tax and Tax-Deferred Investments, Pretax Investments and Tax-Free Investments. 

This engaging presentation follows the financial journeys of identical twins with identical starting points—same assets, same retirement goals, and the same time horizon. Yet, through a series of key decision points, one twin makes a number of common financial planning mistakes, while the other takes a more strategic approach. By comparing their choices side-by-side, the presentation vividly illustrates how even small missteps can lead to significantly different retirement outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into the importance of sound financial planning and the long-term impact of informed decision-making.

Learn to design a customized income strategy delivering consistent 8-12% yields. Explore unique, proven investment strategies with low minimums, short hold periods, and options accessible to all types of investors.

Dominic will offer insights specializing in delivering tailored premium financing solutions, empowering high-net-worth individuals and businesses to unlock opportunities and achieve financial growth with exclusive, strategic expertise.

Discover how you can diversify your portfolio, achieve tax advantages, and take control of your financial future by investing in assets like real estate, private equity, and precious metals. Join Madison Trust to explore actionable steps toward financial freedom and learn how alternative investments have the potential to protect against market volatility. 

Dominic will offer insights specializing in delivering tailored premium financing solutions, empowering high-net-worth individuals and businesses to unlock opportunities and achieve financial growth with exclusive, strategic expertise.

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Generating consistent gains in an ever-changing market is nearly impossible unless you know how (and when) to adapt to different market phases. Even a great strategy won’t work in the wrong conditions, and managing the money that you already have in the markets effectively is just as important as making the initial investment or placing the trade. In this section, you can learn about specific investing strategies and investment picks that will allow you to dampen risk without giving up solid gains. You’ll learn how to generate superior returns to establish a margin of safety in anticipation of black swan events and market anomalies.

With headwinds such as a longer time horizon, the current low-yield market environment, and the need to strategically allocate beyond stocks, bonds, and funds, there are several distinct and important financial decisions that really matter. Those are the ones you need to get right, so you don’t run out of money during your golden years. But, even the best-laid retirement plans can harbor hidden risks, including longevity risk, sequence-of-return risk, and underspending. The nature of risk changes in retirement, as the lifestyles of retirees become more vulnerable to the impacts of market volatility, unknown longevity, and spending shocks. Learn how to safeguard your portfolio and your plan against these risk factors.

With volatility making a comeback in the markets, investors are looking for the best investment strategies to protect—and grow their portfolios—in a challenging environment. Uncover effective strategies for managing your assets for a longer period of time, given current market conditions and longer life-span expectations. Learn about specific investments that could accomplish the goal of making your nest egg comfortably provide an income throughout your lifetime.