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Investing through the downturn: strategies for navigating a bear market

Bear markets can make even experienced investors worry. However if you are going to be a long-term investor, you are inevitably going to go through quite a few down markets. Here are some thoughts on how to navigate investing when the market suffers a significant decline.

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Investing, Market News

Q1 2025 Performance Review: US stocks correct, bonds rally amidst policy shifts

It was a tumultuous quarter for markets, with stocks falling amidst uncertainty around tariffs and other of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here are our thoughts on what happened during the quarter, how Facet portfolios fared, and what we see for markets in the coming months.

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Investing

FDIC protection and SIPC coverage: How safe are your deposits and investments?

You are probably aware that the government protects your deposits at your bank through something called the FDIC. However we get a lot of questions about the details: How does the protection work exactly? Who pays for it? Does this protection extend to my investment accounts? Could President Donald Trump make changes to FDIC insurance? ... Read more

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Market News

Consumer spending concerns rise: Will interest rates drop to rescue the market?

While the Federal Reserve took no official action on interest rates at the March meeting, it was still a lively meeting. Up until now, Fed Chair Jerome Powell had been able to mostly avoid questions about President Donald Trump’s policies, usually by saying the Fed would wait to see the impacts. However with the stock ... Read more

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Investing, Market News

Government layoffs & your portfolio: What investors need to know

The pace of federal government layoffs appears to be accelerating. This could have many implications, ranging from budget savings to diminished government services. Certainly the actions of Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (or DOGE) team have led to a lot of controversy. However investors should be focused on one particular question: how ... Read more

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Investing, Market News

How to navigate stock market volatility and protect your finances during a recession | Facet

Markets have certainly become more volatile over the last few weeks. News coming out of the White House, uncertainty around AI, and rising global tensions have all played a part in a fluctuating stock market. With stock market volatility on the rise, you might be wondering how to navigate these uncertain times and whether it’s ... Read more

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Taxes

2025 Tax Planning Guide: What You Can Learn From 2024 Taxes

Many people think tax planning is about finding that one hack or trick that will lower their taxes by thousdands–writing off your new car, setting up an LLC, or buying a rental property. This doesn’t mean those things won’t make sense at some point, but the truth is that tax planning is about understanding your ... Read more

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