Author: adminpro

  • How Good Were Stocks in 2017

    International stocks continued the hot streak and finished the year well ahead of US stocks, while both categories did much better than Bonds.   The following is an excerpt from the Matson Money quarterly statement. “The 4th quarter of 2017 saw a continued increase in broad equity markets,  both domestically and internationally. U.S. stocks grew by…

  • Is It Now Safe to Invest in the Stock Market?

    All time highs and continued growth in the stock market seem to scare investors.  You can hear fears of a pull back on any media outlet you prefer.  But  Perhaps one of the biggest challenges that investors face is determining if “right now” is a safe time to invest (meaning not just the present, but…

  • Bitcoin: Are you Missing Out?

    Do you suffer from FOMO?  FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out.  Just about everyone suffers from this in one way or another.  Bitcoin is becoming more of a household word and it’s popularity is exploding. So what is bitcoin, and is it something you should invest in? What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a form…

  • Engineering Matters Webinar

    Wednesday November 15, 2017 4:00 PM 

  • Health Insurance in Idaho in 2018

    As the Open Enrollment Period for enrolling in a qualified health insurance plans kicks off for 2018, I thought it would be a good time to review some basics on how health insurance in Idaho works these days. Open Enrollment Period If you do not currently have a health insurance plan you have until December…

  • 2017 Stock Market Update

    The stock market has continued to have success. The big surprise of the year continues to be international stocks. The Matson Money International Stock fund is up 21.89% this year, compared to the Matson Money US Stock Fund which is up just 8.27%. The following is from the Matson Money quarterly update. “The 3rd quarter…

  • Mind Over Money Investing Class

    Wednesday November 1, 2017 6:30 PM 

  • The Surprising Reason You Shouldn’t Buy the Best Mutual Funds

    It seems like common sense to buy a product that is popular or seems to be doing well.  For example, a few of my friends will be buying the new I Phone X, largely because Apple has a proven track record of making successful and innovative phones.  As consumers, that is what we look for…

  • Buy Apple Stock, or Diversify?

    Diversification seems to be a buzzword that is thrown around by investment gurus way too often.  It is a feel good word that advisors use to sound intelligent and sophisticated.  That is fine and all, but most investment advisors and their clients do not even understand what true diversification in an investment portfolio really means.…

  • Mind Over Money Investing Class

    Wednesday September 27, 2017 6:30 PM  This class is open to the public.