It’s not understating things to say that your financial review is one of the most critical aspects of successful financial planning. Many people assume that once their financial plan has been created, they can “set and forget”. However, there are several...
Investing can be both rewarding and daunting, especially for those venturing into the realm of DIY investing. While the allure of taking control of your financial future is enticing, it’s essential to approach it with strategy and mindfulness. Here are three...
How to Invest in Municipal Bonds: Municipal bonds—or muni bonds—are fixed-income securities issued by local or state governments to fund public projects. When planning your investment portfolio, municipal bonds are one way to add tax efficiency to the mix. Here’s what...
Generally, interest rates and the stock market have an inverse relationship. When interest rates rise, share prices fall. Bonds become more attractive. When interest rates rise, it can make borrowing money for a company more expensive, which means they have less money...
Asset allocation is how investors divide their portfolios among different assets that might include equities, fixed-income assets, and cash and its equivalents. Investors ordinarily aim to balance risks and rewards based on financial goals, risk tolerance, and the...
Investors recently got another painful lesson in the dangers of trying to time the market. With cash flooding into money-market funds, the S&P 500 shot up more than 20% from its low in October. The investor skittishness is understandable. While a default of US...
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