Misfortune or opportunity? The market volatility that is moving some to sell is driving others to buy in further. Russ Koesterich of Blackrock discusses the advantages of remaining in the markets. Those who sell investments because of what they see as underperformance may want to change their expectations, according to Luke Delorme. He sees the future producing different performance standards, and argues that different return expectations should not change your investment strategy. Long term care insurance is also changing, as many who are shopping for a policy are finding. The Journal of Financial Planning covers the developments and explains the differences in policies.

Why To Stay The Course In This Age Of Volatility–  Russ Koesterich, Chief Investment Officer at Blackrock, says it’s understandable that many investors are tempted to head for the doors and abandon stocks and other risky assets during these volatile times.  But rather than exit the markets, investors should consider staying the course and seek potential opportunities along the way as we enter the fall season. They should also recognize that more volatility could be ahead. Read more…

Changing Expectations Don’t Equal Changing Allocations– Just because return expectations for the next 10 years are lower than they have been in the recent past does not mean you should change your asset allocation in your investment strategy.  Luke Delorme with the American Institute of Economic Research, explains in this article. Read more…

Long-Term Care Insurance Trends To Watch–  Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is a young product by industry standards. As such, it continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace.  So where is the product and industry headed in 2015? Here is our take on the trends to watch including the new hybrid life insurance/long-term care policies.  These policies may be an excellent answer to your long-term care problem, but you must closely examine how they work. Read more…

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