Author: Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.

Estate Planning for Women: Why it Matters

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on May 1, 2023. Posted in Wealth Planning. No Comments on Estate Planning for Women: Why it Matters

Estate planning is an important part of any individual’s life plan, but it is especially important for women. Women face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning due to their longer life expectancy and the greater likelihood of being the primary caregiver for children and elderly family members. Therefore, estate planning for women is especially important in order to ensure that their wishes are respected and that their assets are managed properly in the event of death or incapacitation. This article will discuss why estate planning for women is so important and how it can help protect them and their families for the future.

Can You Over Diversify Your Investment Portfolio?

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on May 1, 2023. Posted in Investing. No Comments on Can You Over Diversify Your Investment Portfolio?

As the saying goes, you can have too much of a good thing. This principle applies to most things in life including portfolio diversification.

When applied efficiently, portfolio diversification is a proven method for reducing overall portfolio risk exposure. However, it is possible to over-diversify investment portfolios.

In his book, One Up on Wall Street, Peter Lynch coined the term “diworsification”, which has evolved as a label for over-diversifying portfolios where too much diversification actually worsens portfolio performance.

Wealth Planning for Uncertain Times

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on April 24, 2023. Posted in Wealth Planning. No Comments on Wealth Planning for Uncertain Times

Uncertainty is inevitable, especially in relation to investment markets. Investment markets are affected by a host of events. Just recently we have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, increasing global inflation, and the threat of recession.

During uncertain times and the resulting investment market volatility it is common to feel that you have no control over your financial future. To maintain a sense of control and avoid knee-jerk reactions to uncertainty you must be focused on long-term financial goals.

Remember, investment markets have always recovered from uncertainty and downturns.

6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on April 24, 2023. Posted in Financial Literacy. No Comments on 6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score is an important factor in determining your financial health. Having a good credit score is essential for anyone who wants to take out a loan or make a large purchase. A good credit score also makes you eligible for preferred interest rates, which can save you money in the long run. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to improve your credit score and get on the path to financial success. In this article, we will discuss tips to help you quickly and effectively improve your credit score.

The Responsibilities of an Executor

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on April 17, 2023. Posted in Life Events. No Comments on The Responsibilities of an Executor

Although it may be considered an honour to be asked to act as an executor, there are many responsibilities involved that can make the task quite complex and time-consuming. Ensuring you understand these responsibilities will help you to choose the person best suited to be your own executor, as well as guide you if you are appointed as executor on someone’s behalf.