The market has certainly been terrifying lately. But should you have seen it coming? How long will it continue? Is it going to get worse? And why is the market so volatile? These are all great questions. Sadly I don’t know anyone who can answer (but if you want my opinion, click the video […]
Investing Strategies
They don’t teach investing in school. It’s no wonder that so few of us really understand how investments work, what mutual funds are and how to select the right investments for our unique situation.
The following articles explain how the stock market, mutual funds, annuities,stocks and bonds work in plain English. They demystify investing and empower you to make better investing decisions for you and your family.
Is Your Money Safe?
When you think about all the financial questions you could ask, this is probably the most important. Am I right? It’s the fundamental question and one that you’d expect a simple straight-forward answer to. The good news is that there are straight forward answers to this question. The bad news is there is more than […]
What To Do With A Cash Windfall?
Is it difficult for you to imagine yourself suddenly and unexpectedly falling into a boat load of money? It happens more often than you think. You may not win the lottery but you could inherit a significant amount of money from a loved one. Even if that isn’t on the horizon, it’s very likely that […]
Inflation-Protected Securities – What You Need To Know
Inflation is low right now, but it won’t stay that way forever. At some point, inflation will heat up and that might cause interest rates to go up. So what’s an investor to do? Glad you asked. Some people think that the only way to go is to buy government bonds which are tied to […]
A Simple Way To Use Graphs To Protect Your Investments
Big stock market declines sting. In fact, they hurt you twice. First, when the market crumbles it can take a big chunk of your money with it. And if you’ve ever gone through a steep market decline, the mere thought of going through another one might make you gun-shy with your money. As a result, […]
3 Ways to Rebalance Your Mutual Funds
If you own mutual funds it means you are going to have to decide what to buy, when to buy and when to sell at some point. This is known as rebalancing. But how do you know when to rebalance your mutual funds? The question comes up often and it’s crucial to address before you […]