Articles written by John Nowicki - Benzinga

Bitcoin And Gold: What's All The Fuss about?

Halloween And Annuities Both Should Scare You!

The Fed And Inflation Recalibration

The Truth Behind Market Returns During Election Years And Presidential Terms

Unless you have been living under a rock these past few weeks, you are well aware of not only all the chaos within the Democratic party political leadership but also the attempted assassination of former President Trump. So what does all this mean for the stock market and maybe more importantly, your own portfolio?

ESG = Essentially The Same Garbage

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has gained immense popularity. The premise was, invest in companies whose approach had a broader impact on society and the environment, which attracted both individual and institutional investors eager to align their portfolios with their values.

Are Target Date Funds All They Are Cracked Up To Be?

In the quest for my industry to offer investors a worry-free retirement, what LCM Capital Management refers to as be lazy and still get paid, many investors and their advisors have turned to target date funds (TDFs) as the holy grail of hands-off investing, especially within one’s work retirement plans.

The Game Is Rigged!

Online gaming company DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) CEO, Jason Robins, was recently quoted on CNBC regarding his company’s Q4 earnings, “We had the worst two-week run of NFL outcomes that we’ve had since we’ve been a public company, so that happens when you’re taking risk on sports outcomes,

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Annuities: A Satirical Look At The Downsides

LCM Capital Management would love to sell you an Annuity but first you should know a few things… The following content is mostly satirical and primarily intended for entertainment purposes.

Having Brokerage Statement Nausea?

Ever felt a wave of nausea wash over you when looking at your brokerage statements? Or better yet, every been afraid to open your brokerage statements? You're not alone. Brokerage Statements can be overwhelming, and the root cause of this unease may be more complex than you think.

Why Investors Should Only Buy Individual Fixed Income Securities

My firm, LCM Capital Management, has always been a big proponent of buying, whenever possible for our clients, individual fixed income securities such as municipal bonds, CD’s, Treasuries etc.

Recession? No Recession? It's Anyone's Guess, Even The Federal Reserve

According to the latest Atlanta Fed GDP models, they are now projecting above forecast economic growth as we move through the year. LCM Capital Management would be remiss in our duties if we did not go down memory lane and remind everyone of a few things.

Wall Street Knows Nothing More Than You Or I

If 2023 has taught investors anything so far it is, do not pay attention to the “experts” since they are more often than not, wrong.

Avoid The Timing Trap: Embrace A Diversified, Long-Term Strategy

To quote the famous Yankee Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra, “it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”

Why You Should Buy Municipal Bonds

When it comes to fixed income investments, municipal bonds stand out as an attractive option for many investors.

My Company Has Been Bought Out. Now What?

Congratulations, your company has been acquired. The question now is, what is going to happen to my retirement benefits?

9 Common Sense Reasons To Move Your Old Employer's 401(k)/403(b) To An IRA

Rolling over a 401k plan to an IRA can be a smart financial move for many individuals. Not only can it provide greater flexibility and control over investment choices, but it may also offer potentially lower fees and other benefits. Here are 9 reasons to consider rolling over your 401k.

Mutual Funds - The Great American Rip-Off

2021 was a great year for growth stocks. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) an ETF that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index was up 33% but 98% of all growth managers failed to outperform that benchmark. Take it out “long term” and