The basic problem of investing is how to invest with minimal risk. We instinctively know that “no risk” investments are virtually impossible, of course, but of what value is lowering (or raising) investment risk? … Read more →

Sooner or later, the conversation turns this way: How is your retirement savings plan going, and who’s doing it the right way? The conversation might be among your peers or with a spouse … Read more →

It might seem like a daredevil approach these days, but you should invest in stocks. Yes, prices are higher than last month and much higher than the beginning of the year, … Read more →

When markets move, that can feel like a terrible time to buy. We love the idea of “buying the bottom” but hate falling prices. And it always seems that the … Read more →

The worst time to make a financial planning decision, clearly, is when you’re upset or otherwise emotional. So what do you do when markets are moving? The initial reaction might be … Read more →

Wondering how to invest money in volatile markets? The answer is disarmingly simple — don’t wonder, just invest. The reason why is market timing risk. People like to think that they can … Read more →

Bernard Madoff lulled thousands of investors into complacency while he ran a massive Ponzi scheme with their money. Now he’s in jail. Recently, he spoke on why and how people … Read more →

One of the more difficult aspects of investing is figuring out when to buy or sell. When is a stock cheap? When is it expensive? We’re usually pretty good at … Read more →

There’s a battle brewing for your retirement savings, and it’s shaping up to be a doozy. Billions of dollars each year roll out of company-run 401(k) plans and into personal … Read more →

A few recent articles tackled the issue of increasing numbers of recent grads living at home, a.k.a., the “boomerang kid.” The ratio of 25- to 34-year-olds cohabiting with Mom and … Read more →