Investment
Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Financial Fixes: Beware of Market Bubbles
Don't crash and burn in a market bubble, here are some ideas on how to build a solid investment portfolio.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Preparing the Future Generation
Discover why we need to plan the future for future generations today.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequence to their future financial security.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Understanding Dividends
Find out the value working with a mutual company and how you may be entitled to an added benefit of an annual dividend.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.