There’s a popular perception that “dividend stocks”—i.e., stocks with a reputation for paying out consistent dividends—can deliver decent returns, while also creating a dependable income stream for spending in retirement… Read More
In a recent piece, Who Is “the Media?” we offered our broad take on “the media,” and how to identify islands of investment insights across the oceans of daily news. Next,… Read More
In past conversations with you, we’ve been known to take aim at the media. That’s because bad things tend to happen to your personal wealth if you read, watch, or… Read More
Chances are, if you have a large percentage of stock holdings, you’ve seen your investment account balance take a nosedive since the quarterly statement you received in mid-January. While nobody… Read More
What would happen if we could actually time the market and know ahead of time when the lowest point would be to invest? That’s the question that market analyst Nick… Read More
With cyber theft on the rise, cybersecurity has become a huge concern among businesses and individuals alike. It is therefore very important to understand how to protect your investment accounts… Read More
Smart people shouldn’t need to hire a financial planner or professional investment manager, right? After all, smart people can read and research to inform themselves and therefore they can take… Read More
If you have inherited an IRA, there are some important rules you must know to avoid some painful and irreversible consequences. The very first step to take is to contact… Read More
Until very recently (2018), bond brokers were not required to disclose the markup that they are charging for the bonds they sell to their clients. Even today, while the markup… Read More
How Fees Work: There are three types of fees associated with mutual funds that are charged to the investor: Expense ratios: All mutual funds have expense ratios, which range from… Read More
