The World Needs Better Investors
Truly successful investing—whether in the market, your children, your community, or yourself—demands deeper, less quantifiable considerations. In this article, Kent invites you to think about
Why the Market’s Volatility Is Different This Time…and The Same. What You Should Expect.
Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.
Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
Harnessing Optimism
Category: Foster Group
Want to live a longer, healthier, and happier life? Research shows that optimism isn’t just wishful thinking—it can be a powerful strategy for resilience and progress. Read to discover why optimism matters and how you can cultivate it in your own life.
Generosity in Action: Q&A with Change Course
Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance
You don't have to be an optimist to know that you can squeeze a lot of happiness out of a springtime mini vacation in the city of big shoulders!
On Investing: the Triumph of the Optimists
Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance
Stock markets have a long history of rewarding optimistic, long-term investors despite periods of volatility. Curious about the data behind it? Read to learn more!
Diversifying Away the Troubles with Tariffs
How do tariffs impact your investment portfolio? Kent Kramer takes a look at the latest tariff policies, market volatility, and why diversification is key to managing uncertainty.
Inflation. Is It Good or Bad and What Can You Do About It?
Inflation has been one of the buzzwords in the news media for the past couple of years. Let's explore if it is good or bad and what can you do about it.
The Gift of You
Category: Foster Group
Time is a unique asset. We can’t save it for the future. We spend it with every minute that goes by. But as with other assets, we can be generous with our time. Here are four examples of people I know personally, who inspire me by their active generosity.