Plan Confidence Newsletter JUNE 2020
It is Sunday, May 31st, as I sit down and write this monthly email. I have finished watching the news and the "political" talk shows and I am typing while my church's "live-stream" is playing in my office.
It is very sad and disturbing to watch the fires burn, the hatred grow and to watch the "politics" of who to blame take over.
Perhaps we should focus on discussing the problem. Getting to the root. Getting buy in from all sides of what the problem is and having an open and honest discussion of solutions.
Not assessing blame.
When your house is on fire, you're not worried about how it started. You're worried about getting your loved ones out safely and putting the fire out. There is time to figure out everything else out when everyone is safe and the flames are gone.
I hope and pray that everyone reading this email is safe and secure. No one knows what the future holds and 2020 is making sure that we are reminded that daily. So, at least in terms of your retirement money, I will do my best to give you the best advice, at the exact time you need the advice.
Stay safe, healthy and confident my friends. Make it a great June!
Sincerely,
Kevin T Clark, RF
Co-Founder & CEO
MAY S&P 500 - STOCK MARKET:
The month of May was another good month for the S&P 500 stock index. I think this would be a good time to remind all of our readers that there is a big difference between the economy and the stock market. The stock market has continued it's upward momentum that started on March 24th. Even though almost all of the "economic" conditions are deteriorating.
This is why we use diversification as a starting point for all of our models. And if you are using our "semi-tactical" models, they are diversified and 50% of the normal stock allocation is still in cash.
MONTHLY QUIZ: Father's Day (Star Wars Edition)
Father's Day - Sunday, June 21st
You all have plenty of time to get dad something! And in case my daughter is reading this, a new "World's Greatest Dad" mug with piping hot coffee in it sounds good to me!
Below is a link to a quiz to match the Star Wars fathers with their children.
CLICK HERE to take the quiz.
It only takes a few minutes and it will let you know the correct answers immediately.
And I took it and got 75%.
So, I challenge you to take the quiz and see if you score higher. And be sure to email me or post on our Facebook page your score. Especially if you beat my score!
I'll give you Kudos on our Facebook Page and I'd love to hear about it!
Plan Confidence - June 2020
If you are using our ongoing, personalized advice service for your retirement plan, then you would have received an email and/or "push" notification (if you are using our app) on Monday, June 1st at 9am EST.
Regardless if you are using our "Strategic" or "Semi-Tactical" models, you were instructed to move your "Future Contributions" to:
Diversified Emerging Markets
High Yield Bond
Real Estate
The exact funds to use, and percentages, will be shown when you log into your account through any browser or the app. And if your plan does not have a recommended category from above, then we will let you know the closest investment option available to you in your plan.
Do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions about this service.
And please be sure to let your friends and family know that for at our discounted price of $19.99 per month (for less than one venti caffe latte per day), they too can receive ongoing, personalized advice for their retirement plans!
To learn more about our Model Allocations please CLICK HERE.
JOKE OF THE MONTH:
In honor of Father's Day . . .
There's a big difference between bad jokes and dad jokes.
And that difference is the first letter!
Confidently invest your 401k or 403b plan!
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