Is 2021 a Bubble for Investing?

Published: March 16, 2021, 5 a.m.

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Wondering what\\u2019s going on with the financial markets? I\\u2019m joined by consultants Rob Bertman CFA, CFP\\xae and one of our newest consultants, Molly Laughter MBA, CFA, CFP\\xae to examine whether we\\u2019re in a bubble. The three of us have a variety of experiences handling billions of investment dollars. We\\u2019re doing a technical deep dive into what is going on with the financial markets and what the investment landscape in general is currently like. And most importantly, talking about what it all means for investors and student loan borrowers.

In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:

  • Are we in a bubble? And if so, why should you be thrilled
  • Why tech have been killing it in the stock market
  • What is a \\u201cspecial purpose acquisition company\\u201d (SPAC)
  • How an automatic investment plan is a great antidote to fears of a bubble
  • Is buying bonds dumb right now
  • Our thoughts on robo-investing and Robinhood
  • Day-trading vs long-term investing
  • When you invest in an index fund, what are you actually buying
  • Valuation and why it matters\\u2026 or doesn\\u2019t
  • Why deleveraging is always a good plan
  • Should you refinance federal student loans this year?

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