Videos

This quick presentation from the Washington Post explains what the "debt ceiling" means for the U.S.

Most investors are stressed. They are always looking for the next stock or mutual fund that will make them rich. Smart investors, on the other hand, understand the importance of having a plan, controlling costs, embracing the market, and working with an advisor that puts their interests first.

Watch the video below to learn more.

Do you have a plan? Have you designed a strategy to help you balance what you want today with what you will need tomorrow? Do you have peace of mind around your money and finances? What about your investments? Have you had them reviewed them with an objective eye?
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Lately, investors have been pouring money into gold (from ETF's to bullion to coins) given the rise in prices and the fears about inflation. However, is gold really a good protection against inflation? Is there a better way to hedge inflation risk?

With all the news and fears about inflation and deflation, along with the possibility of rising interest rates and current market conditions, Jon Sonnen discusses with Larry Swedroe some ideas on how investors should focus their fixed income allocation. The discussion continues with the benefits of passive over active management in equity and fixed income portfolios.

In this video, Jon Sonnen and Larry Swedroe (Director of Research at Buckingham Asset Management and author of nine books on investing) talk about the role that inflation plays in an investor's portfolio.

In this video, Brian Haywood, Fixed Income Advisor at Buckingham Asset Management explains why stretching for yield with bonds may not be a wise idea.

This CNBC interview with Professor Eugene Fama, widely regarded as the Father of Modern Finance, explains the concept of market efficiency and the futility of market timing and stock picking. There is also discussion on the impact that recent government actions have had on financial markets.

This video from Yahoo! Finance features Professor Kenneth French explaining in layman's English the difference between stock picking and index investing.

David Booth, DFA's CEO, discusses the relationship between risk and return when applied to retirement.