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Muhlenkamp Memorandum #159
The Iran war dominated markets for much of the second quarter, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cutting global oil flows and pushing prices as high as $113 [...]
Three Questions Worth Asking Before You Buy
Whether you are thinking about buying a house, a used car, or stock in a company, the same principle applies: you can turn a good product into a bad investment [...]
Three Things Your 401(k) Needs From You
A 401(k) is one of the best tools available for building retirement wealth. Pre-tax contributions. Tax-deferred growth. An employer match in many cases. Those are advantages you simply cannot replicate [...]
Social Security Workshop Recap
When we ask clients what's on their minds as they approach retirement, Social Security is almost always near the top of the list. And that's exactly why we hosted this [...]
DIY or Hire a Financial Advisor?
I don't prepare my own taxes. I'm not incapable of learning. I've done the math on a 1040. I understand depreciation schedules and capital gains treatment. But I use an [...]
Investing Is Not What Most People Think It Is
Most of us know someone who tries to fix their own car, rewire a light fixture, or argue their own case in court. Sometimes it works out. Often it doesn't. [...]