Mark Cannon

Mark Cannon

Dollar-cost averaging explained

Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained

Imagine standing at the edge of a swimming pool, watching the water ripple as people jump in and out. Some dive straight in without hesitation, hoping they won’t land in the deep end. Others dip their toes cautiously, testing the…

Defensive Investing for a Calamity

Defensive Investing for a Calamity: A Guide for Investors

One classic example comes from the 2008 financial crisis. Investors who had heavily invested in volatile stocks or real estate lost significant portions of their wealth. But those who had a diversified, defensive portfolio—holding safer assets like bonds, gold, or dividend-paying stocks—saw far less damage and were even able to recover more quickly.

What are Dividend Stocks

What are Dividend Stocks – How to beat the S&P with Them

What many traditional financial advisors won't tell you is that "playing it safe" with bonds and annuities can actually be risky in its own way. While these investments might protect you from market volatility, they expose you to a different, more subtle danger: the steady erosion of your purchasing power through inflation.