Clear Creek Financial Management
May 1, 2017
#CLEARNEWS
Ben Warren | Brian Deely | Joe Gates
Health Guru
Coconut oil may not help you
lose weight, but recent studies
have shown that it is better to
cook with as it maintains its
integrity at higher heats than
most other oils. The result is
less carcinogens in your body.
Did You Know?
Cinnamon is REALLY good for
you. A new study suggests that
it may reduce blood sugar and
provide anti-aging benefits by
activating a specific protein in
the body.
Quotable Quote
“One man with courage makes
a majority.”
“The wisdom of man never yet
contrived a system of taxation
that would operate with perfect
equality.”
Andrew Jackson, 7th President
of the United States
3/15/1767 - 6/8/1845
Busting Loose!
The three stories of the Elephant, the Flea, and the Barracuda carry
the same moral (if you haven’t read these visit our blog and read the
‘Busting Loose” series). Very often, the only thing that hold a person
back are “imaginary” obstacles. We’ve sometimes been trained and
conditioned to limit our own potential.
For instance, if we do very poorly in a sport when we’re young, we
sometimes give up on that sport completely, thinking we’re bound to
do poorly in that sport forever. Similar outcomes can take place in
academics, the arts, and professional careers. When we accept those
opinions too often the perception becomes reality and a false law we
allow in our daily lives.
If we allow these false laws to define our lives then we can limit our
innovation and ability to break new laws. We will suddenly “bust
loose” when we realize that many of our former limitations were
imaginary or self-imposed.
There are too many to people who have broken loose to count. Two
that come to mind for me are: Abraham Lincoln, 7 political losses
before he became president. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Age 55 when she
was first published.
A little belief goes a long way!
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Clear Creek Financial Management
May 1, 2017
Clear Advice
Join us for an educational event Navigating Retirement for
Business Owners. Wednesday May 24 from 3:00-5:00pm at Opus
Bank 4823 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335. RSVP by 5/12.
Calendar of Events
Here is a brief overview of the
events and announcements coming
up in the next month.
• May 1
• May Day
• May 4
• National Day of prayer
• May 5
• Cinco de Mayo
• May 14
• Mother’s Day
• May 20
• Armed Forces Day
We will always do our best to stay in touch with you. However, we
encourage you to communicate with us as well. If you see an article
we might find of interest? Email us! If you have a concern which may
affect your time horizon? Contact us!
April Key Numbers
• SELL IN MAY? – In analyzing the S&P 500 since 1990, the 6-month
periods ending on April 30th have beaten the 6-month periods ending on
October 31st in 18 of 27 years, i.e., the 6-month periods that began on May
1st and November 1st from 1990 through and including 2016. The 6month periods ending April 30th are up +638% (total return) vs. a +73%
gain for the 6-month periods ending October 31st (source: BTN
Research). • FRANCE – The French economy is the 5th largest in the world. French
voters will choose next Sunday 5/07/17 between Emmanuel Macron and
Marine Le Pen. The winner’s 5-year term in office begins on Monday
5/15/17. Parliamentary voting (France’s Congress) takes place on 6/11/17
and 6/18/17 (source: BTN Research). • May 24
• Clear Creek educational event
Market Returns (source: capitalspectator.com):
• May 29
• Memorial Day
Month
YTD
S&P 500
1.0%
7.2%
Barclay Agg. Bond
0.8%
1.6%
10yr US Treasury
2.4% (yield)
Disclosure
This commentary in this newsletter reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the Clear Creek Financial Managements, LLC employees providing such
comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC or performance returns of any Clear Creek
Financial Management, LLC Investments client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to the change at any time without notice. Nothing on this newsletter
constitutes investment advice, performance data or any recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for
any specific person. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. Clear Creek Financial
Management, LLC manages its clients’ accounts using a variety of investment techniques and strategies, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary. Investments
in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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