Learn the latest insights related to the economy, markets, and personal insights from Shaun Melby, CFP®. He offers financial planning and investment management services in Nashville, TN.

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Election 2020: The Aftermath and Where We Go From Here

The United States has elected Joe Biden to be its next President. Despite there being a last-ditch effort by President Trump to muddy the waters with claims of massive voter fraud, the country is beginning to move ahead. The S&P 500 has rallied 6.04% as of the morning of this writing (November 18th) from the day after Election Day (November 4th) and is pricing in a smooth transition of power. This transition of power is what separates the United States of America from other countries in the world and is the backbone of what makes our country so strong. President Trump has displayed that he has no intentions to concede, and will fight the results of the election until he has extinguished every option. This uncertainty may provide some market volatility in the short term, but I expect that volatility to be short-lived.

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What Does It Take To Have $1,000,000?

As Regis Philbin once asked, “Who wants to be a millionaire?”

 You’re might be saying to yourself “I do, but I don’t want to go on a game show to do it.”

 With a combination of patience, persistence, and self-control…you too can be a millionaire without having to answer any multiple-choice questions.

Here’s how you can do it.

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