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Read more about the article Self-Directed Investing May Present Challenges
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Self-Directed Investing May Present Challenges

A John Hancock study of defined contribution retirement plan participants who choose to create their own investment lineup shows many are either saving too much or too little in equity…

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June 24, 2020
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Stay the Course Despite Downturns

In a volatile market such as the one we're currently experiencing as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic evolves, it's tempting to make dramatic changes to investing strategies for your retirement plan.…

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April 3, 2020
Read more about the article 3 Steps for Weathering Market Volatility
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3 Steps for Weathering Market Volatility

Successful retirement security comes from intelligent, all-weather portfolio construction and disciplined allocation and rebalancing. These bedrock principles hold especially true during times of volatility. Our time-tested approach remains the following:…

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March 19, 2020
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Thoughts on Recent Market Volatility

Following is a message from CRA's investment advisor, Innovest Portfolio Solutions, regarding recent market events. The World Health Organization has now declared the coronavirus a global health emergency, and in…

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March 3, 2020
Read more about the article How Share Class Changes Benefit Participants
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How Share Class Changes Benefit Participants

Colorado Retirement Association recently announced share class changes for three funds within its investment portfolio, effective March 31, 2020. That announcement can be read here. With this announcement, you may…

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February 26, 2020
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CRA Announces Share Class Fund Changes

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February 26, 2020
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January Monthly Market Summary

Following is a monthly market summary from CRA's investment advisor, Innovest Portfolio Solutions. The monthly performance report for CRA investments also is available here.

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February 19, 2020

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Even if you missed the Retirement Planning Webinars,
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Click any of the links below to start planning your long, comfortable retirement.

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If you have looked at your retirement account (or other investments) balance recently, there’s a good chance you didn’t like what you saw. While it doesn’t feel good to see your savings decrease so drastically, this is part of regular market cycles.
Let us offer you a silver lining, there are steps you can take to insulate yourself from major losses and most of them are very easy.
  1. Stay the Course
    Right now, you’re suffering losses on paper. Selling and leaving the market would make those losses real. You still own the same number of shares of stock that you did before, they just have a lower value (at this time). You wouldn’t sell your car just because it’s Toyotathon, would you? If anything, you might consider buying a new car at the discounted rate.
  2. Retired? Tighten the Budget (If You Can)
    If you’re already at retirement and depend on your retirement savings for income, you might not have the choice to just leave your money in your account. In this case, do your best to minimize withdrawals. Wait until the market recovers to make expensive purchases, cut out flexible costs, but take care of yourself.
  3. Check Out These Resources:
    + Market Volatility Brochure – From Empower
    + Market Volatility in Perspective – From Innovest
  4. Still Worried? Request a Meeting With Your CRA Client Service Manager


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