3 Steps to Help You Save More So You Can Invest

One of the major stumbling blocks for investors is having enough cash to put into an investment plan in the first place. It takes money to make money, after all. … Read more

Posted on June 28, 2021 by

How To Think About Stock Market Declines

The headlines are often alarming and to the point: “Stock Down Sharply” or “Market Closes Lower After Tough Week” and so on. Often, too, these types of headlines will attempt … Read more

Posted on June 1, 2021 by

How Much Can I Take Out Of My Retirement Account Each Year?

Financial planners have a pretty simple way of thinking about your retirement savings: “accumulation” and “deccumulation.” The first phase, accumulation, is where most people focus their energy as retirement investors. … Read more

Posted on May 12, 2021 by

Is It Okay to Just Ignore My Investments for Months?

You’ve probably heard about them, the so-called “oblivious investors” who just pour money into a stock fund and tune out the news of the day. They seem to do fine, … Read more

Posted on May 3, 2021 by

Is Bitcoin Actually Investable Now?

Big Wall Street banks have made waves in the financial media of late by starting to offer cryptocurrency to their clients. Chief among these has been Bitcoin, the digital currency … Read more

Posted on April 23, 2021 by

What Does Inflation Mean for My Investments?

The good news is actually great. Vaccines are being delivered and millions of Americans are on their way toward full protection from Covid-19. That means the economy will get back … Read more

Posted on March 19, 2021 by

Stocks Seem to Go Nowhere But Up. Is That Possible?

Some major investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, recently have made the case that a major upswing in the economy is baked in — and that’s good for stock prices. Yet … Read more

Posted on February 22, 2021 by

Should I Worry About the GameStop Stock Debacle?

It’s not often that ordinary people pay close attention to a stock market story. Most folks put money into a 401(k) or IRA and only think about it when tax … Read more

Posted on February 10, 2021 by

Investment Basics: Should I Buy a Mutual Fund or an ETF?

Many investors, even experienced investors, now face a choice when it comes to investing in stocks and bonds, namely, should they use a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? … Read more

Posted on January 25, 2021 by
Safest Investments Now? Don't Panic

Everything Seems Awful Right Now. Should I Be Investing?

The pandemic seems to be getting worse, not better, despite the appearance of vaccines. Washington is rocked violence and scandal. The market seems to have shrugged it all off — … Read more

Posted on January 14, 2021 by