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"The market is under pressure from many things, but the historical
prices of the market show it's still the best place to put your
hard-earned money," DeMay said. He explains that individuals should
look at investing over the long term and not get caught up in
day-to-day or even monthly drops in share price. "The market has
periods where it suffers setbacks, but history shows it not only
always bounces back, but then goes on to new highs," he said. "It is
still one of the best investment vehicles to fund your retirement,
especially if you are young and just starting out." DeMay wanted
to dispel a myth that keeps many young couples from talking to
investment counselors. "People think they have to have tens of
thousands of dollars to invest before an investment broker would be
interested in them. That isn't true," he said. "Even if they can
only save a few thousand a year, maybe even less, investing it now
will reap huge dividends for them years down the road. I understand
that money can be tight, but saving what you can now will make a
huge difference when you get older."
DeMay explained how asset allocation models can take the worry
out for new investors trying to determine where best to place their
money. "With asset allocation models, experts determine where to
move your investment. The real key to making long-term profits is to
have a balanced, diversified distribution of your money and not rely
on just one stock or industry," he said. "The fund managers also
move your money into growth stocks and are always looking for new
and better opportunities for growth. They will rebalance your
investment dollars to fit the current market conditions. Even with
the market down, there are stocks out there that are doing very
well."
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Eagle One Investments also offers municipal bonds, government
securities, corporate bonds, tax-deferred annuities, and term,
universal and single-premium life insurance plans. "Diversity is the
key to reaching your long-term goals," DeMay reiterated.
DeMay welcomes visitors who just want to chat and talk about
their investment needs. "I am happy to visit with folks and just
tell them what is available," he said. "There is no obligation, and
I don't charge for consulting. I'm also happy to offer a second
opinion for individuals who have investments and are worried if they
are on track to meet their goals."
DeMay, a Kewanee native, has been in the investment business for
17 years, the last 13 in Lincoln. "I'm a small-town boy, so that is
why I originally came to Lincoln. I wasn't sure what to expect. I
didn't know anyone, but now, as I look back, it was a great choice
on my part. I love the town and the people, and I think this
community is really starting to grow."
DeMay invites Logan County residents to spend some time with him
to see if he can help their money grow as well.
Eagle One Investments is located on the first floor of the State
Bank building at 111 N. Sangamon St. in Lincoln. The phone number is
735-1163.
(Eagle One
Investments)
[By MIKE FAK]
Readers can find more of Mike Fak's writing at
www.searchwarp.com
and www.problogs.com.
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