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Oct 10, 2026 by David Dierking

Warren Buffett Has Warned Investors About This for Decades. The Bond Market Is Making His Advice Matter Again.

High interest rates are becoming one of the market's biggest risk factors.

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Oct 9, 2026 by David Dierking

The S&P 500's Safety Net Is Disappearing. History Says Investors Shouldn't Ignore It.

Stocks have benefited from low or falling rates for years. Today's higher-rate environment changes the outlook.

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Oct 9, 2026 by David Dierking

Stocks and Bonds Just Fell Together Again. History Says This Is What Investors Should Own When Diversification Breaks.

Stocks and bonds had an historically bad September. The good news is that there are alternatives if you want to reduce portfolio risk.

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Oct 9, 2026 by David Dierking

The U.S. Economy Just Delivered Bad News. History Says It Could Be Good News for the S&P 500.

A weak jobs number just popped the S&P 500. The longer-term picture is more complicated.

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Oct 7, 2026 by David Dierking

The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Sign We Haven't Seen Since 2000. History Says Investors Should Do This Now.

A vulnerable stock market doesn't necessarily mean you should sell.

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Oct 7, 2026 by David Dierking

The S&P 500 Just Had One of Its Strangest Months in Years. History Says This Usually Doesn't Last.

The S&P 500 experienced a historic breadth divergence. It's possible that it doesn't end soon.

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Oct 6, 2026 by David Dierking

AI Is Entering Its Next Phase. These 5 ETFs Could Benefit.

The build-out phase is ending. The next phase involves figuring out how it all links together.

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Oct 6, 2026 by David Dierking

Wall Street Is Worried About a Market Crash. 75 Years of History Says Investors Should Be Watching Something Else.

Don't overthink inflation, interest rates, or valuations. If you're a long-term investor, here's what you should be focused on.

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Oct 6, 2026 by David Dierking

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This Is the Best ETF to Buy Right Now

You shouldn't be looking to get out of stocks. You should think of the best way to stay in them.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

The Bond Market Just Sent Investors a Warning. Here's the Mistake I'd Avoid Making With the S&P 500.

Soaring long-term yields aren't necessarily a bad thing for the S&P 500.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

The 30-Year Treasury Yield Just Hit a 24-Year High, and It Could Signal a Warning Sign for the Stock Market

Stock prices don't move on interest rates alone. You need to consider the entire economic picture.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

If I Were Starting Over in the Stock Market in My 20s, This Is the First Investing Move I'd Make

Discipline and consistency are the two keys to achieving long-term investing success.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

History Says This ETF Could Turn $200 a Month Into $450,000 With Next to No Effort on Your Part. Here's How.

Even small investments, made consistently over time, can turn into huge sums of money.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

This Is Warren Buffett's No. 1 Tip for Protecting Your Investments Against a Bear Market

There's a difference between bad companies and good companies whose stock prices fall.

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Oct 5, 2026 by David Dierking

Here's How Much You'd Need to Invest in VIG to Generate $1,000 per Month in Dividends

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) doesn't have the highest yield, but its dividend growth history is a strength.

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Oct 4, 2026 by David Dierking

Here's How Many Shares of VOO You'd Need for $500 in Monthly Dividends

The S&P 500 yields only around 1%, but there's still a path for using it to create hundreds of dollars a month in dividend income.

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Oct 4, 2026 by David Dierking

4 Simple Vanguard ETFs Worth Buying and Holding for the Next 20 Years

When investing for the long term, diversified exposure is important, but you can also take on a little more risk.

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Oct 4, 2026 by David Dierking

Here's How Much You'd Need to Invest in VGT to Generate $500 per Month in Dividends

With a yield under 1%, it would take a significant initial investment.

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Oct 4, 2026 by David Dierking

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, These 3 ETFs Could Be Smart Buys Right Now

It's not about prediction. It's about protection.

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Oct 3, 2026 by David Dierking

VIG vs. SCHD: The Better Dividend ETF Might Be the One With the Lower Yield

There are far more important factors to consider when choosing between these two funds than just the yield.

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