Since the stock market began, there have always been periods of volatility and reasons not to invest. Recession fears, corporate scandal, war, a housing crisis or some other significant event can make it difficult for investors to remain confident and focus on the long term.  We’ll try to address some of your concerns about the stock market and answer five of your most important questions.

Reasons To Stay Invested (.pdf)

Although the nation’s aggregate level of inflation is currently low, recent government efforts to jumpstart the U.S. economy and stem the credit crisis have fueled expectations of higher inflation among some investors. The following article provides context on the potential for higher levels of future inflation, explains how inflation affects an investor’s portfolio, and identifies certain assets that could allow investors to achieve a compelling “real return”- meaning the actual return after factoring in the rate of inflation.

Risk of Inflation (.pdf)

During extreme periods for the market, investors often make decisions that can undermine their ability to build long-term wealth.  When faced with such periods, it can be very valuable to look back in history and study closely the timeless principles that have guided the investment decisions of some of history’s greatest investors through both good and bad markets. By studying these great investors, we can learn many important lessons about the mindset required to build long-term wealth.

Wisdom of Great Investors (.pdf)