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Why Global Diversification in Investing is the Antidote in Chaos
You are an investor with goals and desires for your financial life reaching far out into the future. Unfortunately, the journey to achieving your long-term...
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Long-Term Investors, Don’t Let a Recession Faze You
With activity in many industries sharply curtailed in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some economists say a recession is inevitable, if not already...
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How to Avoid Scams and Protect Your Credit During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Cogent long ago provided guidance on how to protect your credit score and fight identity theft. Given that scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus...
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Cogent Advice for the Sidelined Investor: Invest in the Future
“Every time someone says, ‘There is a lot of cash on the sidelines,’ a tiny part of my soul dies. There are no sidelines.” –Clifford...
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Stay Calm During a Stock Market Crash: Clarity From the Chaos
The journey to achieving your long-term wealth goals follows a road that is not always smooth, clear and free of debris. Sometimes the market and the...
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3 Important Things to Know About US Market Returns Following Sharp Downturns
In recent weeks, the increase in volatility in the stock market has resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors. The world is watching with concern...
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5 Ways to Make Tax Season Less…… Taxing: Less Crying, More Filing
It’s tax time again and if it brings on feelings of anxiety and dread, we’re here to show you how filing your income taxes can...
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Cogent Strategic Wealth’s Perspective on Market Volatility
Building Wealth Has No Shortcuts. Successful Investing Requires a Solid Investment Approach. In recent days, the increase in volatility in the stock market has...
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Stock Market Review: A Decade at a Glance
Someone once said looking forward is more important than looking back. While that’s true, there can be some advantage in taking a glance in the...
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The Benefits of Goals-Based Planning
You’ve heard all the advice about setting goals for your finances, but you’re left with one nagging question: Which goal gets top priority? It shouldn’t...
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Donor-Advised Funds: Your Best Charitable Giving Option
As a smart investor, you want to maximize opportunities to grow your wealth and to take advantage of every financial tool available to make that...
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Why Low Risk Investments Are Risky Business
We see it often: Whenever investors are spooked by turbulent times, dollars tend to flow out of the stock market, and into “safe haven” investments...