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Market Volatility and Investor Psychology

  The last month has been extremely challenging for investors.  Watching large daily declines in the market have people thinking its 2008 all over again. Psychology plays a major role in the decisions people make.  But, in volatile times such as these, people tend to use their hard-wired instincts and emotions to make investment decisions [...]

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Plan for Tax Time Now!

Plan for Tax Time Now!

photo credit: guillenperez Tax time has come and gone.  When you met with your accountant, I’m sure they explained that you could lower your taxes by contributing to an IRA or, if you’re self-employed, maybe a SEP-IRA.  This is a great way to lower your taxes and save for retirement.  But if you’re self-employed, there [...]

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East Hampton Money Matters Blog

Welcome to East Hampton Money Matters

  Why blog?  Trust me; I’m not a budding writer dying to get out of my shell.  I’m actually quite the opposite.  The perfectionist in me makes me write and rewrite things until I think they’re perfect.  So this is going to be a challenge for me.  Writing in general is not my “thing”.  My [...]

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