This week, I’m talking about the top investment news stories of 2019 and what lessons you and I can learn from them. 

Today, I’m talking about Impeachment, Brexit, and all the things that never were. And more than anything, today’s tip is a continuation of my rant from yesterday, which is the media is motivated by drumming up drama over trade talks and tariffs.

They were obsessed with Impeachment and Brexit as well, and what happened when those events came to a head? 

Crickets….

Nothing! Now, impeachment and Brexit are still playing out and aren’t yet resolved as I write this, but the takeaway here is that political events, whether it be a government shutdown, impeachment, Brexit, or a contentious battle brewing in a Presidential election year, it rarely has any impact on your investment portfolio. It’s important to remember that, so when you watch the news you’re not constantly worried that the next crisis is going to be “The One”. 

The media is adept at getting you to think that, and then they move on to the next crisis de jour. So while you may or may not like who is elected in November, just know that it doesn’t really matter all that much who lives in the White House when it comes to stock market returns and your investment portfolio. 

That’s it for today, but before you go, would I be correct in saying that your retirement is perhaps the most important financial decision you’ll ever make? There are quite a few irreversible decisions tied to your retirement - everything from your retirement date to your social security filing decision will have major long-term consequences.

You want to get it right. Well, so do I. For the last 12 years, I’ve been helping clients just like you make the transition into retirement. If you want to talk one-on-one with me about whether or not you can retire, head on over to truenorthra.com, where you can book a 15 minute call with me, at a time that’s convenient for you. The call is confidential, free, and I promise to help guide you on whatever is weighing most on your mind right now regarding your retirement. So head on over to truenorthra.com and book a call today. 

Thanks for listening. My name is Ashley Micciche and this is the One Minute Retirement Tip.

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