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Gauthier | **CFP®, MSAPM**Chief Investment Officer August 3, 2023 Bernard Baruch coined the term “wall of worry” to describe a period when the stock market is rising despite several negative factors. This can include things like political uncertainty, economic... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/staying-invested-in-the-face-of-negative-news) ## [Maximize Your Finances: The Credit vs. Debit Dilemma](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/the-credit-vs-debit-dilemma) #### By Anthony M. Corrao | **CFP®** Financial Planning Director Partner August 3, 2023 As interest rates have risen over the past sixteen months, customers with deposit accounts find themselves earning more from their cash reserves at their local bank. At the same time, borrowing... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/the-credit-vs-debit-dilemma) ## [New Legislation is a Boon to Florida Retirement System Members](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/new-legislation-is-a-boon-to-florida-retirement-system-members) #### By Richard D. Bernard | **MBA, CFP®**Financial Advisor Government Pensions May 30, 2023 On May 5, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 7024 was unanimously approved by the Florida House of Representatives and Senate. It will now go to the Governor for approval, but it is almost certain to become... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/new-legislation-is-a-boon-to-florida-retirement-system-members) ## [The Importance of Long-Term Investing](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/the-importance-of-long-term-investing) #### By Patrick E. Gauthier | **CFP®, MSAPM**Chief Investment Officer May 23, 2023 Today we’ll step away from the political turmoil, pesky inflation, and recession-predicting headlines. While important, they should not drive long-term decision-making. Our three simple examples... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/the-importance-of-long-term-investing) ## [Risk Management and Asset Protection | Build Wealth Confidently](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/risk-management-and-asset-protection) #### By Nolen B. Bailey | **CFP®, CRPS®, ARPC**Vice President Director of Retirement Plan Services Partner May 19, 2023 In today's litigious society, it is important to consider risk management and asset protection as essential components of a comprehensive financial plan. Liability insurance and umbrella policies are... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/risk-management-and-asset-protection) ## [Bank Failures: More Common Than Most Realize](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/bank-failures-more-common-than-most-realize) #### By Patrick E. Gauthier | **CFP®, MSAPM**Chief Investment Officer May 10, 2023 The banking sector remains in the headlines, for the wrong reasons. After more than a year of rising interest rates, regional and specialty banks are feeling the pain of a changing environment.... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/bank-failures-more-common-than-most-realize) ## [Life Insurance | The Financial Safety Net](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/life-insurance) #### By Nolen B. Bailey | **CFP®, CRPS®, ARPC**Vice President Director of Retirement Plan Services Partner May 2, 2023 National Life Insurance Day takes place on May 2nd every year. It marks the anniversary of the first day that life insurance became available in the United States. In honor of that day, we wanted to... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/life-insurance) ## [International Financial Independence Awareness Day](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/international-financial-independence-awareness-day) #### By Anthony M. Corrao | **CFP®** Financial Planning Director Partner April 25, 2023 April 25th is International Financial Independence Awareness Day — a time to think about ways to achieve financial independence, determine goals to help you get there, and build a path to maintaining... [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/international-financial-independence-awareness-day) ## [Announcing Our New Chief Investment Officer](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/announcing-our-new-chief-investment-officer) #### By CPS Investment Advisors | April 17, 2023 CPS Investment Advisors is pleased to promote Patrick E. Gauthier as the firm’s new Chief Investment Officer. [Read More](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/announcing-our-new-chief-investment-officer) ## [Financial Literacy Month](https://blog.cpsinvest.com/financial-literacy-month) #### By Patrick E. Gauthier | **CFP®, MSAPM**Chief Investment Officer April 17, 2023 The arrival of April ushers in the second quarter and along with it, Financial Literacy Month. A solid financial plan starts on the foundation of financial literacy. Once the foundation is laid, you... 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