NASDAQ is a stock index that broadly represents the technology sector of the U.S. economy. Beginning in 1971, the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) began to use an electronic … Read more →

The dreaded deadline is upon us at least — Tax Day is April 18. Time to file for 2016 or, at the very least, pay your taxes and ask for … Read more →

Inflation is the rising cost of goods and services in an economy. Inflation happens when prices rise. The opposite is deflation, which is falling prices. Generally, prices rise for two … Read more →

Investing for the long run can be a tricky business. The data supports owning stocks, yet the volatility of the stock market can lead to emotional trades and untimely decisions. … Read more →

A blue chip stock is one that is recognized by investors as likely to withstand a changing economy. “Blue chip” describes a stock investment in a large company with steady … Read more →

A bear market is a market in which selling predominates, resulting in a marked decline in asset prices. Stock markets go up and down every day. Historically, prices have trended … Read more →

The stock market seems to touch new highs every day, even as the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and laying out a path for more increases to come. Should … Read more →

Total return is the percentage gain (or loss) of an investment when counting both price change and income. People typically measure investments by the change in price over a period … Read more →

We’re still a month away from Tax Day, so now’s the time to take action and save yourself some money on taxes. Many Americans think about this process backwards. They overpay … Read more →

Rate of return is the gain (or loss) of an investment in a given time frame, usually expressed as a percentage change over 12 months. Investors make investments in order … Read more →