Earning dividends aren’t the only way a stock investor can generate income. Investors often see earning dividends as a way to grow income. But dividend strategies are not the only way to produce cash, and investors ...
10 Things To Do Right Now While Markets Are Tanking
Not long ago, some investors had yet to experience what it was like to weather turbulent markets. Even those who had, might have forgotten how scary it can be. This concerned us. So, to help people ...
You, The Coronavirus Crisis and Your Investments
The term “novel coronavirus” is so new, some people have apparently wondered whether it is related to Corona beer. (It is not; it’s named after its crown-shaped particles.) And yet, how quickly it has grabbed global ...
Why Hire an Independent Advisor To Further Your Financial Interests?
From books to blogs, from media mavens to marketeers, from pundits to pros … there’s never a lack of talking heads telling you how to make the most of your money. Why hire an independent advisor ...
The SECURE Act – What it Means for You and Your Retirement
You may have missed the news: The new SECURE Act. It was buried in a much bigger spending bill, and passed in the thick of the holiday season. But after months of nearly bringing it to ...
Playing the Prediction Game – Hindsight Is 20/20. Foresight Isn’t.
How wise is it to play the prediction game? The year 2019 served up many examples of the unpredictability of markets. Interest rates that US policy makers expected to rise fell instead. American consumers’ confidence weakened ...
Why “Safe Harbors” Can Be Risky Business And How You Can Mitigate
We see it often: Whenever investors are spooked by turbulent times, dollars tend to flow out of the stock market, and into investments known as “ safe harbors. ” These kinds of investments include bonds, bond ...
What Happens When You Fail at Market Timing
The impact of missing just a few of the market’s best days can be profound. How to understand market timing is explained below. Take a look at the following example of a hypothetical investment in the ...
What is the Purpose of Indexes and Index Funds? (Part IV)
Index Investing – Opportunities and Obstacles Legend has it, a pharmacist named John Pemberton was searching for a headache cure when he tried blending Coca leaves with Cola nuts. Who knew his recipe was destined to ...
