Passive Investing and the Coming Crash
By now it’s clear to many people that stock markets are on the verge of a major decline But what is scaring many investors is the prospect of a severe crash While the financial crisis of 2008 was...
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By now it’s clear to many people that stock markets are on the verge of a major decline But what is scaring many investors is the prospect of a severe crash While the financial crisis of 2008 was...
When most people think of dividend investing they think of blue-haired old ladies who bought stock in GE, GM, or 3M back when those companies were better known as General Electric, General Motors,...
A new year means a new start in many ways for investors Most investors would probably hope to forget about 2018 which, after a tremendous start, ended the year with most assets in the red Those who...
In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis the Federal Reserve engaged in a massive amount of quantitative easing (QE) In addition to pushing interest rates to near zero, the Fed also purchased...
Stock markets have been topsy-turvy in recent weeks, with investors continuing to remain nervous about the direction of markets as interest rates continue to rise President Trump has blamed the...
We’re all familiar with the concept of the American Dream, the idea of having a small family, a house, a car, and leading an idyllic lifestyle But for more and more Americans that dream is becoming...
With stock markets near all-time highs and economic data such as GDP and the unemployment rate looking rosy, many investors have been lulled into a false sense of security, believing that the economy...
One of the temptations that most fall prey to is the temptation to check the value of their portfolio on a daily basis When prices rise significantly, they feel great; when prices drop significantly,...
If you want to live a comfortable retirement, pay for your children’s college tuition, buy a vacation house, or enjoy any of the other creature comforts that many people today have come to expect,...
In some circles, it’s common to hear that stocks and gold are negatively correlated That is to say, gold’s price increases when stock prices decrease, and vice versa That’s why you’ll often...
It’s time once again to discuss the importance of timing when it comes to investing Timing plays a role in investing success whether we like it or not, and it affects investing strategies Because...
One of the most popular investing strategies today, and one that’s growing more popular all the time, is passive investing It’s a strategy that focuses on investing in low-cost funds that track...
Last week marked the 242nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which began one of the greatest experiments in liberty the world has ever seen But while we can see with...
Counterfeit coins were once the bane of shopkeepers and their customers all across the world There’s no worse feeling than selling your goods and suddenly realizing that the coins you’re holding...
If you’ve ever read mainstream financial advice, you’ll notice that gold is hardly ever mentioned as an investment asset At best, you might find some advisers who recommend holding 4-5% of a...
Millions of Americans, particularly those who work for school districts and government agencies, depend on pension plans for their retirement income They worked for decades, in some cases accepting...
When taking a new job, it’s tempting for many workers to cash out their 401(k)s and take what could be thousands of dollars of cash Other workers may not pay much attention to their 401(k)s after...
Our economy is very much governed by its surroundings The announcement of a federal interest rate hike often causes the stock market to decline, even before it goes into effect News of Brexit last...
How much money will you need when you retire This is a difficult question for a number of reasons, and almost everyone underestimates their answer First of all, a lot of people end up living longer...
Something’s wrong in your household It needs to be taken care of right away, but fixing the problem will cost about $2,000 Can you afford it Whether it’s a trip to the doctor’s office for your...
In today’s world, hacking has increasingly become a fact of life Passwords are broken, accounts are penetrated, and private information is exploited or leaked It seems almost no one's cash is safe...