When newcomers start to invest, one of the first lessons they come across is a lesson on diversification. Just about every article with tips on reaching investing success talks about diversification in investing. On the other hand, some of the world’s most well-known investors advise against a diversified portfolio. Even the great Warren Buffett was … Read more
Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth over the long term, but it can be complicated and stressful to get started if you’ve never invested before. The good news is that investing is more accessible than ever. Years ago, you had to work with stockbrokers who charged heavy … Read more
It was a bone chilling winter day in Minnesota with the forecasted high temperature struggling to rise above zero. The air seemed chilly in the house, so I bumped the thermostat up a few degrees as I walked down the hallway. About an hour later, my home still seemed cold. Checking the thermostat again, I … Read more
When you start investing for your future, it may be difficult to decide how you should invest your money. After all, if you don’t know the key differences between stocks vs. bonds, how will you be able to decide? For most investors, the best decision is to invest in a mix of stocks and bonds. … Read more
Taxable brokerage accounts don’t offer all of the tax incentives retirement accounts do, but they’re far more flexible. If you expect to need any significant chunk of money before you retire, that makes them an essential part of your savings plans. What is a Taxable Brokerage Account? Taxable brokerage accounts are investment accounts where you … Read more
Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds – the two most common types of investment-grade funds. Investment-grade funds have become a preferred way for retail investors to access the stock market. These funds pool investment dollars from a large group of investors to make investments according to the fund’s prospectus. Investors share in both price appreciation and … Read more
Homeowners insurance is a bundle of different categories of coverage, which apply in various situations. You aren’t able to pick and choose what categories you want – there are six different components to homeowners insurance, all of which are required, which we’ll discuss below. However, depending on your possessions, type of home, and your financial … Read more
The consequences of “financial risk” became apparent to many investors during the two-year period from 2007 to 2009. The stock market (as measured by the S&P 500) plummeted from 1562.47 on October 10, 2007, to 752.44 on November 20, 2009. As a consequence, many people lost more than one-half of their retirement savings. The coronavirus … Read more
When reading about investing, you often hear that it’s important to do your research. That educated investing is the key to successful investing. That you should never invest a dime until you understand just what it is you’re investing in. However, there’s not much information out there about where or how to find the information … Read more
Cash Back on credit cards is a customer rewards system, first introduced by a division of Morgan Stanley all the way back in 1986.[1] A percentage of all money borrowed on the credit card is returned either as a bank deposit or as a ‘statement credit’ (meaning a deduction from your next credit card payment). … Read more