Note: This article is courtesy of Iris.xyz By Bill Acheson True story: I had a friend who was such an abysmal investor he actually started investing against his own judgment. And while a lot has changed in the US economy, the Fed has stuck by its old policy that rates shouldn't be raised until core inflation hits the magical number of 2%. Setting Guideposts Creates Confidence for Advisors and their Clients Here's the thing: in today's volatile environment, it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy.