Like every other investor, you prefer not to see the value of your investments drop. But at some point they will fall simply because of the ups and downs of the market. And how you respond to short-term losses can help determine if you enjoy long-term investment success. Investors’ feelings about losses can be complex. [...]
There’s an old English proverb popularized by legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne that says, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Bret Lang and Scott Ostrode epitomize this attitude in their real estate profession. The two Realtors, who work with Keller Williams Realty in Folsom, are not phased by the current [...]
We’re in the “Dog Days” of summer — traditionally the hottest, steamiest time of year. But in a few weeks, the temperatures will begin to cool down. Nature isn’t alone in this heating-and-cooling pattern; you can also find evidence of it in the investment world. To be specific, today’s “hot” investments can lose their sizzle [...]
Like every other investor, you prefer not to see the value of your investments drop. But at some point they will fall simply because of the ups and downs of the market. And how you respond to short-term losses can help determine if you enjoy long-term investment success. Investors’ feelings about losses can be complex. [...]
When you invest, you take some risks. While you can’t totally avoid these risks, you can take steps to help reduce their impact and increase your comfort level. And the more comfortable you are with your investments, the easier it will be to follow a long-term strategy that can help you meet your goals. Let’s [...]
How would you like to walk out of the office and find your car shimmering under the sun with every nook and cranny sparkling clean? Give Chad Schriefer, owner of Precision Details, a call. His mobile detailing service was voted No. 1 by Village Life readers and, considering how detail-oriented this guy is, it’s no [...]
Does a 10 year/million mile warranty on auto repair sound good to you? It did to Village Life readers. They voted Autotronics the “Best Auto Repair” shop. Rod and Serena Posner, the local residents and owners of Autotronics in Cameron Park, have consistently gone out of their way to give back to the community. Their efforts [...]
