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The “Gift” You Shouldn’t Open: Predictions | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Kent Kramer
12/11/2023

It's that time of year -- news outlets are gathering up nicely wrapped predictions and estimates on what the markets will do in 2024. This week, Kent Kramer analyzes how accurate, or inaccurate, these predictions actually have been in the past.

Compound the Growth of Your 2024 Plans | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Kent Kramer
01/08/2024

What small, consistent steps are in your control this year that, if you complete them, can result in accumulated progress for years to come? This week, Kent Kramer discusses how financial planning may help us discover these kinds of things.

Chart of the Month – January 2024

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Michael Westphal
01/17/2024

How Should an Investor Position Their Overall Investment Portfolio Now and in the Future?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Kent Kramer
01/22/2024

Right after, “What will the stock market do next?” the positioning question may be the most asked and re-asked question by investors of all types.

Is a Bitcoin ETF a Fit for Your Plan? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Kent Kramer
01/22/2024

Anytime there is something new that gets a lot of media attention, investors should ask themselves, "Is this an opportunity for me or a distraction for what really matters?" This week, Kent Kramer introduces the first of five investment principles for purposeful investors.

Chart of the Month – February 2024

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Michael Westphal
02/09/2024

The Once a Year Approach to Looking at Investments

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Foster Group
02/13/2024

Last year was a very up and down year in the market. That’s not abnormal. In fact, it’s what happens most years. December 12 was the only time last year that I looked at the numbers. In not looking at the numbers throughout the year, I not only minimized worry, but also created the opportunity for a happy surprise.

Basketball, Movies, and the Transformed Investor | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
02/26/2024

In this week's edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer covers everything from basketball and movies to Nobel Prize winners and a unique investment journey with Dave Butler, Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors.

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Navigating the Noise: A Reality Check on Fearful Headlines

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Marcus Iwig
03/05/2024

Sometimes headlines are right, but remember they are created to get your attention, not necessarily to provide you with helpful information.

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Why Market Highs Aren’t a Reason for Worry

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Kent Kramer
12/29/2025

Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.

Chart of the Month – January 2026

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles
By Michael Westphal
01/06/2026

Not every investment theme plays out the same way. Michael, shares why a mix of companies and strategies may help manage concentration risk.

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