Blog | Peter Lazaroff

CNBC Replay: How to Think About the Market Today

Here is the full replay from my interview with Briany Sully on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange on how investors should think about the market today.

Navigating Uncertain Markets

The future is unknowable, and there are risks inherent to that. Our success in managing those risks will determine our success in investing. With markets hovering near all-time highs and interest rates beginning to rise, it has never been more important to understand how to approach volatile and uncertain markets.

Here is the replay of my presentation to the American Association of Individual Investors in Los Angeles on July 21, 2018.

Replay: Talking About the Economy and Stock Market

Last week I stopped in at KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis to share some thoughts on the economy and stock market. Click the image below to see the replay.

Is Your Advisor a Fiduciary?

The word fiduciary is all over the financial community. In fact, some businesses throw the word around so much it almost starts to lose its meaning – which is a shame, because the fiduciary standard should be a big deal to you as an investor.

How Markets Work

People tend to respect the power of supply and demand in markets in their everyday life, but that respect seems to break down when it comes to financial markets. Learn how the stock market is much like any other market of buyers and sellers.

Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisors

It is such an honor to be included among Investopedia’s 100 Most Influential Advisors.

Podcast: Democratizing Financial Advice

A big thanks to George Grombacher for having me as a guest on his podcast Money Savage.

I had the opportunity to share my personal story as well as the many ways BrightPlan is seeking to democratize financial planning and investment advice.

What Happens When You Ask for Financial Advice in Public

There aren’t too many household names in the world of investing – but Warren Buffett is one of them. His annual shareholder letters are famous beyond financial professionals for his clever quips and keen insights that find their way into mainstream media and to the casual market observer.

As someone who regularly publishes investment and financial planning guidance, I know one-size-fits-all solutions are few and far between. That makes giving personalized advice difficult in most public situations.

What You Need to Understand About Bonds

Interest rates have been on the rise since 2013, but the latest move by the 10-year U.S. Treasury above 3% has brought the trend to the attention of individual investors.

If you’ve been feeling curious or questioning your own bold holdings lately, let’s take a look at some bond fundamentals. Covering the basics can help you better understand these assets, feel more confident in your investments, and answer the questions you might have around things like rising interest rates.

Financial Literacy Month

There aren’t many easy fixes when it comes to increasing your financial literacy. You have to do the hard work of educating yourself. The good news is that you have many options for doing so.