Divorce and money: How separation impacts KiwiSaver and retirement plans
On August 2, 1990, the world woke up to a grim headline: “Iraq Invades Kuwait; Oil Prices Soar, Markets Plunge.”
Accepting that the outcomes of geopolitical events are hard to predict doesn’t mean they’re not important. But as an investor you need to focus on what you can control. That’s why diversification, maintaining flexibility and planning for the unexpected are critical tools, as Karen Umland, Senior Investment Director at Dimensional Fund Advisors, explains in this article.