Ed's Edge

Risk vs. Volatility: What’s the Difference?

With the market certainly being very volatile this year, there’s a common misconception that the market has now become in fact, risky. In this podcast episode, we address the true difference between risk and volatility, including why it is so important to separate the two concepts.

Structured Notes

With the market continuing to stay volatile, we wanted to bring to your attention an alternative investment that aims to protect against market downturns while still allowing plenty of upside potential. These investment vehicles, called structured notes, are in use for many of our clients already and we are seeing them work very well during times like these. This episode seeks to help you better understand what structured notes are and how they work.

The Bear Market Playbook

We’ve officially entered a bear market, and the word recession is dominating news headlines. How bad is it? And why is this happening? Furthermore, what should you do to make sure you are in fact, taking advantage of this bear market? In this episode, we talk through the Bear Market Playbook, a proven plan created to help ensure you are strategizing appropriately and putting yourself in a position to best maximize your wealth during times of uncertainty.

Gifting

When you’ve worked hard and your nest egg more than covers your financial goals, you may also want to provide financially for your loved ones. In this episode, we dive into the details of gifting and discuss three key questions you should ask yourself when considering making a financial gift.

Market Downturns

When the stock market takes a dip, it’s hard to ignore the fear that “the sky is falling.” However, investors are well-served when they can harness their emotions and stick to their plan. In this episode, we will review three important principles to cling to during a market downturn.

Setting Financial Goals

When it comes to setting goals, financial goals can be among the hardest to identify, set, and measure. Even within the same household, everyone has a different idea of what it means to set a “money goal.” In this episode, we discuss how to best approach goals regarding our financial needs, wants, and wishes.

401(k)s – The Heart of Retirement Planning

Please join us for our first ever video podcast where we will take a deep dive into a key aspect of financial planning: 401(k)s. We explore the important features of 401ks, how they’re different from IRAs, and what this all means for you.

Blockchain: Insight From The Experts

When attempting to understand the world of cryptocurrency, it is vital to understand what is arguably it’s most important component: blockchain. In this episode we are joined by Mike Venuto and Dan Weiskopf, co-managers of the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), who share their expertise regarding blockchain, how it works, and its potential influence on the future of global trade.

Cryptocurrency: An Introduction

Cryptocurrency. You’ve heard about it, maybe you even own some, but…what is it? In today’s episode we are joined by special guest Tom Aagaard of Amplify ETFs, who helps us provide answers to some of the most common questions about crypto. We also attempt to dive deeper into some of the more mysterious elements of this exciting new asset class.

Talking With Your Kids About Money

As any parent will tell you, the wellbeing of their children is always at the forefront of their mind. We worry about their future. We worry about how to set them on the right course so that they can have the life we’ve always wanted for them. It’s an unfortunate reality that our school system does not make financial literacy a priority, and as parents we often shy away from having uncomfortable conversations about wealth and money with our kids.

 

So, how can we communicate with our children about money in a way that we can feel confident about? In Episode 17 “Talking With Your Kids About Money” we’ll give you a playbook to help teach your kids about this important topic. Take a listen!