Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Do Long-Term Investing Work?
We all love to eat cakes, cookies, and pies. When baking one of these deserts, there will be different heat levels and, most importantly,...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Sep 113 min read
Registered Investment Advisor Firm vs Financial Brokerage Firm. What's the difference?
When navigating the world of financial advice and investment management, it's essential to understand the key distinctions between...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Jun 102 min read
Do Presidents Impact the Market?
Many believe the market will perform well or poorly depending on who is elected president. Indeed, the stock market's performance is...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
May 143 min read
Long-Term Investing vs Day Trading
We all love to see people race against each other in track meets. For example, watching Usain Bolt run 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters, ...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Mar 216 min read
Stocks, Mutual Funds and ETFs. What are the differences?
When it comes to getting in shape physically, there are different weights that a person can use to achieve their physical goals....
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Feb 58 min read
The Five Biggest Common Mistakes Investors Make.
We have all heard or read the story about the rabbit and turtle racing. As we know, the rabbit is faster than the turtle. The rabbit...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Cost Basis vs. Performance. What's The Difference?
The point of investing money is to make more money. Most investors will look at the cost basis (Realized /Unrealized gains) of their...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Oct 23, 20235 min read
The Pros and Cons of Annuities: An Analysis for Informed Decision-Making.
When it comes to retirement planning, annuities can be a valuable tool. They can offer a steady stream of income, which can be crucial...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Aug 24, 20234 min read
The Power of Compound Interest!!
You may have heard the phrase, "Let your money work for you," and have asked yourself what that means. The simple answer is investing...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
May 5, 20233 min read
Financial Fitness – Mid-Year 2023 Check-In
Summer will officially be here soon, but before kids get out of school and all the vacation planning you did begins to come to fruition,...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Apr 5, 20234 min read
How Do You Create Lasting Wealth?
For most people, steady, ongoing work is the foundation of their wealth. Career success and a good salary, or building and growing your...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Mar 14, 20235 min read
Three Questions to Ask Yourself for a Better Financial Future
As naturally social creatures, relationships are essential to our everyday lives. Relationships can help us advance through our careers;...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Jan 3, 20235 min read
Tuning Up Your Financial Plan and Portfolio for 2023
The combination of high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s aggressive program of rate increases, and economic and geopolitical uncertainty...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Money Market Accounts vs Money Market Funds.
Many options and different account types are used for individuals to save money. The goal of saving money is to increase funds while...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Nov 21, 20224 min read
Should You Buy Your Home, or Just Rent It?
If it’s an investing question, the usual debate goes something like this: Buying allows for capital appreciation and tax advantages, but...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Social Security Benefits Are Increasing. How Will It Affect Your Taxes?
Inflation has been hitting everyone's wallets all year long. With the cost of everything from fuel to pasta going up, a 40-year high in...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Sep 27, 20225 min read
Small Business Retirement Plans— SIMPLE, SEP-IRA, and SOLO 401(k)
Small companies shouldn't forgo retirement savings just because a 401(k) plan can be expensive to set up and maintain. There are options...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Aug 30, 20225 min read
Make Your Kids Money-Smart
It's not about how much money you have to pass on to your kids – it's about passing on money-smarts. Teaching your kids sound financial...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Aug 18, 20224 min read
Investing For College: 5 Things to Think About
One of the most challenging parts of college isn’t getting accepted; it is figuring out how to pay for it. Long before your child is...
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Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Is it Time to Hire a Financial Advisor? How Do You Even Do That?
For most people, there's usually a point where their financial life becomes complicated enough that they realize it's time to hire a...
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