Donkey or Elephant?

Greetings, If you didn’t know already, it’s election season. And based on the tone of the recent debates, it’s going to be a long one. The field of candidates has been dwindled down, and in total, there are now six candidates (four for the Republicans and 2 for the Democrats) fighting to become the President of the United States. In the spirit of the season, we thought it would be a good time to clear up a question that comes up every election cycle. Who is better for the stock market? A Democrat or a Republican? Our answer is and always will be: We don’t care. Who Might Care If you think about the CASHFLOW Quadrant, which represents how a person earns their income, a person who participates in the E quadrant probably thinks they should care. The reason is, people who earn their money in the E quadrant often are participating in a 401(k) retirement account at their job. They believe that having a particular party affiliation in the White House dictates how well their investment is performing. Why It Doesn’t Matter Who Wins We’ll just say this first: we don’t believe that a Republican or a Democrat residing in the White House determines what the markets are doing. If you look at the US Debt Clock, you’ll find that the U.S. has $101 trillion in unfunded liabilities. It’s not one party or administration that is responsible for it. Second, the wealthy know how to make money regardless of what the markets are doing. The opportunity is the same no matter what. And really it doesn’t have to just be the wealthy. The point comes down to being educated or uneducated. The more you educate yourself about stocks and how money works, the less likely you’ll fall victim to the unworthy debate about Democrats vs. Republicans. This is what makes Rich Dad different. Sincerely, The Rich Dad Company Copyright © 2016 The Rich Dad Company. 4330 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 USA