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Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions • Don’t overreact to volatility. In 2011, the financial markets have been volatile, with big gains followed by big drops followed by big gains — a true rollercoaster pattern. Try not to let large, short-term price movements influence your investment decisions. Many of the factors that cause jumps or declines are not that relevant to long-term results — and as an investor, you want to focus on the long term. • Contribute more to your retirement accounts. Concentrate on building a portfolio that’s suitable for The new year means that you are one year closer to your individual goals and risk tolerance. retirement. To help yourself build resources for the lifestyle you’ve envisioned as a retiree, try to boost • Be aware of different types of risk. For many your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer- investors, “investment risk” strictly means the possponsored retirement plan. You can do this if you sibility of losing principal when the value of an get a salary increase and devote at least part of it investment drops. Consequently, to cut back on their to your 401(k). At the same time, try to “max out” on risk in the face of a volatile market, they may sell off your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). For 2012, stocks and load up on certificates of deposit (CDs), you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA, or $6,000 bonds and other so-called “safer” investments. But if you’re 50 or older. each investment actually carries its own type of risk. • Reduce your debts. Look for ways to cut down or For example, if you own CDs that pay a 2 percent consolidate your debts. It may not be easy, but it’s return, and the inflation rate is 3 percent, you will worth the effort because the lower your debt load, lose purchasing power over time. And if you wanted the more money you’ll have available to invest for to sell your bonds before they had matured, you’d have to sell them at a discount if the market interest the future. rate had risen above the “coupon” rate of your bond • Build an emergency fund. If you don’t already because no one would pay you full price for them. have an emergency fund containing between six Just be aware that no investment is “risk-free,” and and 12 months’ worth of living expenses, start build- try to build a diversified portfolio that can lessen the ing one soon. Keep the money in a liquid vehicle impact of one specific type of risk. — one that’s separate from your everyday checking and savings accounts. Without such an emergency By following these suggestions, you can go a long fund, you may be forced to dip into your long-term way toward making 2012 a good year in which investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a to make progress toward your important financial major car repair, a new furnace or a large medical goals. So plan ahead — and make the right moves. bill. Once again, it’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions. This year, in addition to hitting the gym, learning that second language and getting better organized, why not also consider a few financial resolutions? What types of resolutions might you consider? Here are a few suggestions:
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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Elly Dalton Financial Advisor Call or stop by my office for more information or to schedule a complimentary portfolio review.
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