One of the most important elements in constructing any portfolio is to make sure it is diversified. This is accomplished by including equity, debt, and cash holdings in your portfolio. For y... Read more
Market volatility is normal and inevitable. It is characterized by high trading volumes and problems matching buy and sell orders due to an imbalance of trade orders in one direction. This c... Read more
When shopping for a financial advisor, it can be overwhelming trying to narrow down all the available choices. There are so many options – should you go with a big-name bank, a small firm, o... Read more
Real estate investing has always been an interest of mine and I’ve read many books on the subject. If you do your homework and acquire the right rental properties, you can build yourself a p... Read more
How much do I need to save for retirement? How can I ensure I won’t outlive my savings? What about saving for college with the escalating costs? These are questions you probably ask yourself... Read more
The world of mutual funds can be confusing. With more than 9,000 funds on the market, how can you choose the ones that are right for you? The world of mutual funds can be confusing. W... Read more
To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest – that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from goal to goal. Let’s look at two common goals t... Read more
We’re getting close to the tax-filing deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that time of year when we get our biggest financial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a r... Read more
For many years, employees of companies that offered 401(k) plans only faced a couple of key decisions – how much to contribute and how to allocate their dollars among the various investment... Read more
Like everyone, you want to retire comfortably – without worrying about running out of money. And that’s why you should consider every available source of income for your retirement years. On... Read more