Wed, 31 August 2016
Jumping right into buying individual stocks with no experience can be an emotional rollercoaster, and lunging into mutual funds without some preparation is ill advised too. |
Tue, 30 August 2016
What retirees don't understand is that they are unknowingly exposing themselves to potentially costly risk. |
Mon, 29 August 2016
Almost three-quarters of Americans are experiencing financial stress. Money anxiety can be triggered by what are labeled as “thinking traps.” |
Fri, 26 August 2016
Economic growth prospects have improved on the back of recovering business and consumer confidence. |
Thu, 25 August 2016
If you aren't saving enough money or always receive a tax refund, you may need a financial advisor. |
Wed, 24 August 2016
An extended flood of money into these investments raises the risk that they are overvalued. |
Tue, 23 August 2016
It's the first step toward becoming an investor, and it's important to thoroughly evaluate your options to find the best one for you. |
Mon, 22 August 2016
When the stock market gets really high or low, and bonds have little return, people start searching for alternatives like real estate. |
Fri, 19 August 2016
Renewed interest in gold, the holdings in global gold exchange traded funds have pushed it to its highest levels since 2013. |
Thu, 18 August 2016
You don’t have to be a financial whiz kid or have the acumen of a Warren Buffett to make smart money decisions. |
Wed, 17 August 2016
Those who were scared out of the market at the lows may be feeling the overwhelming urge to try and make up lost ground. |
Tue, 16 August 2016
In retirement, are you going to be forced to withdraw principal, or gamble for yield on junk securities? |
Mon, 15 August 2016
In the 401(k) world, having every possible fund in your program doesn’t help you much. It can create confusion and lead to some bad decisions. |
Fri, 12 August 2016
Introducing children to money early on may help them avoid costly financial disasters in adulthood. |
Thu, 11 August 2016
Well-intentioned folks blindly investing in mutual funds, or even annuities, and then brag about their shrewdness. |
Wed, 10 August 2016
Few individual investors succeed in the futures market. But, don't be scared completely off though, because there can be room for this product in the average portfolio. |
Tue, 9 August 2016
Not all money advice is helpful. Some so-called tips may not be right for you. |
Mon, 8 August 2016
41% of investors reported that they believe having their net worth in a single mutual fund is sufficient diversification. |
Fri, 5 August 2016
Women express much more concern about retirement than men, and they also discuss it quite differently. |
Thu, 4 August 2016
In order sustain higher returns pension funds are increasing their exposure to riskier assets. |
Wed, 3 August 2016
Investors don't always know the cards in their hand, and they often don't know the rules of the game. |
Tue, 2 August 2016
It may seem complicated, but there are formulas to help you match your annual spending with growth in your portfolio. |
Mon, 1 August 2016
Most people lose their home because of taking on too much debt, not due to losing a job or other hardships. Buyers underestimate the true cost by about 30%. |