Could You Need to Own More Stocks After You Retire
The traditional heavy bond mix may not be right for you. Retirement, Buy & Rebalance, Retirement Contributions, 401k, I-R-As, Retirement Needs, Day Trading, Roth I-R-A.
47m Jul 04, 2017
47m
4 Real Estate Investment Strategies
Real estate offers tremendous opportunities, and varying degrees of investment risk, based on your comfort level. That’s one of our talking points. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mortgage, Stock Market vs. Real Estate, Buying Foreclosures, Retirement Home as an Asset, 401k & Mortgage, Investing for Kids, Annuities, Dollar Cost Average, Upgrading, Personal Finance.
47m Jul 03, 2017
47m
6 Ways to Use Mutual Funds
Before you start comparing mutual funds, it's important to choose the fund strategy that will best meet your investing goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: Support & Resistance, Life Insurance, ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., FDIC vs. SPIC, Tech Bargains, The Federal Reserve Hike, Vesting, CTL - CenturyLink Inc., SNAP - Snap Inc., KR - Kroger Co., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., Stocks vs. Bonds.
44m Jun 30, 2017
44m
A Closer Look: 5 High-Yield Income Investments
Opportunities to enhance your income through stocks, funds, and other investment vehicles. Today's Stocks & Topics: Minimum Distribution, FDS - FactSet Research Systems Inc., Market Reaction, Commodities for 2017, Interest Rates, High-Tech Investing, Buying Stocks for Children, Oil, ETFs, CCJ - Cameco Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, The Dollar.
45m Jun 29, 2017
45m
Tools to Help Figure Out When to Take Social Security
If you’re like many people, you want Uncle Sam to tell you the best age to claim Social Security. Well, that’s just not going to happen. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, Financial Headlines, Goldman Sachs, TWOU - 2U Inc., CRNT - Ceragon Networks Ltd., HD - Home Depot Inc., CMP - Compass Minerals International Inc., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., Investing in Natural Gas, Late Retirement, CSCO - Cisco ...
44m Jun 28, 2017
44m
When is a Fiduciary a Fiduciary
The word has been associated with financial matters of all kinds. How does it impact your investments? Today's Stocks & Topics: Double & Triple Bottoms & Tops, Oil, Avoiding the Bear Market, Puerto Rico, GOOG - Alphabet Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., ITW - Illinois Tool Works Inc., IGT - International Game Technology PLC, CBI - Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V., RAD - Rite Aid Corp., RM - Regional ...
44m Jun 27, 2017
44m
Millennials: Do This To Curb Fears and Grow Rich
Saying no to stocks could do greater harm to their financial well-being than short-term volatility that accompanies equities. Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., TGT - Target Corp., Cash Free Flow, Earnings, AOBC - American Outdoor Brands Corp., Emergency Funds, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF.
45m Jun 26, 2017
45m
Hello ETFs. Goodbye mutual funds.
88% of advisers say they currently use or recommend ETFs, one in two plan to increase their use of ETFs over the next 12 months. Today's Stocks & Topics: 403b Plan, KR - Kroger Co, Indexes, Bitcoin, AAPL - Apple Inc., the Stock Market, UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, BUD - Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. ADR, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., Broker's Account, Company's Statements, MR...
46m Jun 24, 2017
46m
Should Social Security Invest in Stocks?
Pension funds do it. Insurance companies. So, why doesn't our Social Security system -- and should it? Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, Biotech, Americans & Retirement, Leading Economic Indicator - LEI, PPL - PPL Corp., OC - Owens Corning, COP – Conoco Phillips, Stops, SNR - New Senior Investment Group Inc., EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
45m Jun 22, 2017
45m
5 Points to Ponder Before Buying Those Hot Stocks
You don’t have to follow the herd. You don’t have to lose your head. You need not chase the lemmings. Today's Stocks & Topics: Margin Account, Digital Currency, XLE - Energy Select Sector, FL - Foot Locker Inc., Bio Tech, JD - JD.com Inc. ADR, Pharmaceuticals, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Invest in the Stock Market or Pay the Mortgage, Fixed Income, Asset Allocation.
45m Jun 21, 2017
45m
What Does an Ideal Retirement Portfolio Look Like?
Many would define it in terms of what it is able to do. An “ideal” plan is one that would meet the retiree’s financial needs until death. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, Mergers, Whole Foods, Payoff the Mortgage, 529 Plan, CTL – Century Link Inc., DLTH - Duluth Holdings Inc., Portfolio, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd.
45m Jun 20, 2017
45m
When Housing Can Be A Bad Investment?
For a variety of people, and for a variety of reasons, buying a house may not be a sound investment decision. Today's Stocks & Topics: BABY - Natus Medical Inc., Real Estate Market, Pensions & Lack of Money, Interest Payments, Capital Gains, APO - Apollo Global Management LLC Cl A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., WFM - Whole Foods Market Inc., Simple Moving Average – SMA, Stock Values, COST - Costco Wh...
45m Jun 19, 2017
45m
4 Types of Investments to Avoid
What the pundits typically ignore is where not to put your money. Which investments should you shun? Today's Stocks & Topics: WFM - Whole Foods Market Inc., GM Jobs, Retail Sales, Retirement Beneficiaries, Portfolio Analysis, C - Citigroup Inc., NKE - Nike Inc., TGT - Target Corp., AUY - Yamana Gold Inc., Bonds, BGS - B&G Foods Inc.
45m Jun 16, 2017
45m
Mutual Funds: How Many is Too Many?
There's evidence that risk can be reduced only to a certain extent beyond which there is no material benefit from diversification. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds & the Stock Market, Smart Money, Medical Marijuana, Costco & Amazon Online Service, After Hours Trading, Operating Cost, NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., TSLA - Tesla Inc., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., Global Economy.
44m Jun 15, 2017
44m
Navigating The Investing Complexities Of China
Investing success will require an understanding of long-range plans and politics, currency, and key trends and concerns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Funds, Life Insurance, Oil Prices, SNAP - Snap Inc., SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, SDS - ProShares UltraShort S&P500, SPXU - ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500, Dividend Paying Stocks, TSLA - Tesla Inc., WTW - Weight Watchers International Inc., F...
45m Jun 14, 2017
45m
Value Investing Isn’t What It Used To Be
Metrics are no longer following previous rules. So it’s less clear what’s really cheap or what’s truly expensive. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Overvalued Market, Economics, Computer Trading, CRZO - Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc., ADBE - Adobe Systems Inc., GDXJ - VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF, Stock Certificates, CLH - Clean Harbors Inc., WIX - Wix.com Ltd., Capitalization Rate.
45m Jun 13, 2017
45m
How to Pick the Right ETF for You
They enable investors to buy and hold a whole portfolio of stocks or bonds at low expense. But there are so many. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Tech Industry, Bonds & Auto-Lending, WDC - Western Digital Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc., Companies Buying Other Companies, SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Selling Short & Taxes.
45m Jun 12, 2017
45m
Bonds Are Not Risk Free
Investors who decide on bonds based solely on yield are "reaching for yield," one of the most common mistakes. And there are others. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAPL - Apple Inc., KIM - Kimco Realty Corp., WPG - Washington Prime Group Inc., DY - Dycom Industries Inc., Closed-End Funds, KYE - Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund Inc., PEO - Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc., SNR - New Senior Inv...
44m Jun 09, 2017
44m
When Should You Retire?
The answer depends on a lot of factors, but it boils down to four main things that affect your financial, social, and emotional well-being. Today's Stocks & Topics: Muni-Bonds, Inverted Yield Curve, Futures Market, European Central Market, the Mall, MGA - Magna International Inc., FFTWX - Fidelity Freedom 2025 Fund, Target Date Funds, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, HAL - Halliburton Co., European Inves...
45m Jun 08, 2017
45m
Robo Investing: Pros and Cons
Robo advisors are taking the emotion out of wealth management — but not everyone thinks that’s a good thing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Inflation, Economic News, Looking for a Job, CETX - Cemtrex Inc., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., BAC - Bank of America Corp., Observing Trends in the Economy, Researching Stocks, ADT - AdEPT Telecom PLC.
44m Jun 07, 2017
44m
A Warning for Index Fund Investors
Vanguard's John Bogle ignited the trend toward index investing four decades ago, but now sees hazards ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: Short Squeeze, Macy's, Apple Inc., PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., DEO - Diageo PLC ADR, Hedging, Net Asset Value – NAV, BT - BT Group PLC ADR.
45m Jun 06, 2017
45m
15 Tips to Increase the Value of Your Property
There are low-cost ways to add value and there are more expensive and in-depth renovations that can be done. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stop Order vs. Limit Order, Jobs Report, IRA Beneficiaries, Filling Goods vs. Making Money, Pension, RH – RH, RAD - Rite Aid Corp., HMC - Honda Motor Co., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc.
45m Jun 05, 2017
45m
Get Your Head Out of the Sand Retirement Plan
An alarming number of retirees don't know how much they need. Here's how to fix that. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, Bonds, PFPT - Proofpoint Inc., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Real Estate, Ex-Dividend, Real Estate, BX - Blackstone Group L.P., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, AVGO - Broadcom Ltd., CLR - Continental Resources Inc.
44m Jun 02, 2017
44m
How to Open Your First Brokerage Account
Just like ice cream, they vary greatly in quality, options and price, from the plain vanilla variety to a super sundae. Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Income Trust, Emerging Markets, Big Risks, Low Mortgage Rates, GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., DOG - ProShares Short Dow30, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, Equity, Uni-bonds, UA - Under Armour Inc., Hedge Funds, HLT - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., A...
44m Jun 01, 2017
44m
Relying on Growth AND Income in Retirement
Many retired investors find themselves with an asset base that may experience swings in values going forward. Today's Stocks & Topics: SKT - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., Rich People Don't Make These Mistakes, Conflict of Interest, CMP - Compass Minerals International Inc., FIVE - Five Below Inc., Mortgage, TGT - Target Corp., KR - Kroger Co.
48m May 31, 2017
48m
Cashing Out a 401k Early?
The penalties you incur will hurt, but the growth you'll miss are far worse. What you need to know. Today's Stocks & Topics: Commodities, Goods Time for the Market for a Long Time, Retirement, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., HRL - Hormel Foods Corp., CETX - Cemtrex Inc., KSU - Kansas City Southern, ALXN - Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Stock Market, 401k Rollover, Limited Order.
45m May 31, 2017
45m
How to Choose - ETF vs ETN
It's easier to understand an ETF's stock-like characteristics, but don't count out the more efficient ETN. Today's Stocks & Topics: Put & Call Options, Ponzi Schemes, Majority Shareholder, Exchange-Traded Notes – ETNs, Emerging Market, Pre-Tax Money, Life Insurance, New Investor, Natural Gas Index, Retirement.
47m May 29, 2017
47m
What You Should Know About Hybrid Mutual Funds
A big plus with mutual funds is diversification - hybrid funds are a model of diversity. Today's Stocks & Topics: GBT - CBitcoin Investment Trust, Bill Gates & Mark Suckerburger, Goods Report, PG - Procter & Gamble Co., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, AMB - Ambra S.A., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., TIF - Tiffany & Co., YYY - YieldShares High Income ETF, U.S. Has Half of the World Income, Ex-Dividend...
45m May 26, 2017
45m
8 Reasons To Dump A Mutual Fund
There are occasions when selling a mutual fund might be warranted; buy and hold is not forever. Today's Stocks & Topics: Public Participation, Profit Growth, Shell Oil & OPEC, Costco vs. Amazon, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., HSY - Hershey Co., BFB - Brown-Forman Corp., Housing, VMW - VMware Inc., GBTC - Bitcoin Investment Trust, AQMS - Aqua Metals Inc.
45m May 25, 2017
45m
Protecting Retirement Savings as Interest Rates Rise
It's not easy to ride out the volatility. But one strategy that can help is to focus on what you CAN control. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth IRA, China's Debt, Uber & Lyft Valuations, Ian Mask, MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, AMGN - Amgen Inc., Interest Rates, Labor Department, IRAs, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, GE - General Electric Co., Stock Split, AZO - AutoZone Inc.
45m May 25, 2017
45m
6 Dangerous Moves for First-Time Investors
Common mistakes first time investors have to be aware of before they try picking stocks like Warren Buffett. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing, 6 Best Investments Books, Sell on May Go Away, Retirement, F - Ford Motor Co., DSW - DSW Inc. Cl A, IAE - Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund, Shorting, BIIB - Biogen Inc., Digital Currency, SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., LULU - Lululemon...
44m May 23, 2017
44m
Steps to Building a Complete Financial Portfolio
How to fully-fund your retirement owning truly diversified investments, and invest in yourself. Today's Stocks & Topics: Currency, Low & High Stocks Volume, PLCE - Children's Place Inc., Retirement, Valuation.
45m May 22, 2017
45m
Retail rundown: Winners and Losers in the Age of Amazon
Amazon accounts for 43% of all U.S. e-commerce, and has changed the rules for brick-and-mortar retailers. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAPL - Apple Inc., Marijuana Stocks, Job Hunting & Benefits, IRA & Roth Tax, Two Sides of a Trade, the Stock Market, Open Stock Price, TIS - Orchids Paper Products Inc., MELI – Mercado Libre Inc., IFN - India Fund Inc., AFSI - AmTrust Financial Services Inc.
45m May 19, 2017
45m
Need-to-Know Terms For Beginning Investors
With little or no understanding of these terms, your chances for success are slim to none. Today's Stocks & Topics: Income & Housing, Big Financial Mistake Millennials Are Doing, 5 Fastest Ways to Lose All your Money in the Stock Market, WMT - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., MKL - Markel Co., Where to Invest, Value Stock, GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., HAL - Hallibu...
44m May 18, 2017
44m
Using Volatility To Your Advantage with ETFs
Exchange traded funds make it easier for investors to not only survive episodes of market volatility but thrive as well. Today's Stocks & Topics: When to Sell, Why the Market Won't Collapse, America Running by Seniors, Rent Your Home While You Travel, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, STX - Seagate Technology PLC, VRX - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., XOM - E...
44m May 17, 2017
44m
Don't Let These 4 Fears Keep You from Success
How you can overcome the fear factor - and even turn it to your advantage. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing, Holding Cash, Hedging, TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co., Problems Facing the Market, College is Not Teaching Everything You Need to Lear, John Vogel on Index, CVA - Covanta Holding Corp., DIA - SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, Systematic Sampling, HACK - PureFunds ISE Cyber S...
44m May 17, 2017
44m
Making the Best of Low Risk Investments
Selections include safe returns with government securities and insurance investments or low-risk returns on various stocks or bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: OCLR - Oclaro Inc., How to Avoid Costly Mistakes, Earnings Expectations, Mortgages, SOXX - iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, Options Trading, GE - General Electric Co., Trump & the Economy.
45m May 15, 2017
45m
An ETF That Invests In ETFs
They target cyber security, solar power, even marijuana. Now a new index fund lets investors chase the growth of ETFs themselves. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends, Successful Trading Methods, VRX - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., BRK.A - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A, NVR - NVR Inc., ARA - American Renal Associates Holdings Inc., Stock Evaluation, CLDR - Cloudera Inc., Fed Watch, O...
45m May 12, 2017
45m
Liquid Alternatives: Look Under the Hood
These mutual funds are designed to generate returns exhibiting low correlations to traditional investments, including stocks and bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, 401k, the Stock Market and President Trump’s Promises, Retirement, Morgan Stanley, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, Portfolio, BWEN - Broadwind Energy Inc., RAD - Rite Aid Corp., FSRBX - Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio, Gross D...
45m May 11, 2017
45m
9 Tips Beginning Investors Must Know
Today's Stocks & Topics: FMC - FMC Corp., Telecom Sector, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., CBI - Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., SIG - Signet Jewelers Ltd.
37m May 11, 2017
37m
Strategies for Managing a Portfolio Of Mutual Funds
As a financial tool they can help achieve financial goals - long-term wealth creation or parking funds for short term. Today's Stocks & Topics: Morningstar Moat Rating System, BGSB&G Foods Inc., Business Loans, Rates Growth, Retirement, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., Fibonacci Retracements Numbers, TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co., Bond ETFs, NSP - Insperity Inc., Defensive Marketing, St...
44m May 09, 2017
44m
How to Choose: ETF vs ETN
Today's Stocks & Topics: Put & Call Options, Jobs Report, Ponzi Schemes, O - Realty Income Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Majority Shareholder, Exchange-Traded Notes – ETNs, Emerging Market, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, T - AT&T Inc.
45m May 08, 2017
45m
7 Steps Toward Financial Literacy For Your Children
You can speed up their learning curve. You can steer them away from potentially costly mistakes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Jobs Report, Consumer Credit Numbers, Bulls vs. Bears, Stop Loss, Universal Life Insurance, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Day Trading, TIS - Orchids Paper Products Inc., Stock Reinvestment, PRLB - Proto ...
45m May 05, 2017
45m
Decisions: How Much To Invest in Learning
DIY investors need to be interested enough to learn, gather information, review your investments, and stay calm. Today's Stocks & Topics: Moving Average, ETFs, Options, CAP Ratio, Mortgage Rates, Economic Calendar, International Trading, Dividends, TGT - Target Corp., SWN - Southwestern Energy Co., 529 Plan, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp.
44m May 04, 2017
44m
Powerful Ways to Boost 401(k) Returns In 2017
Today's Stocks & Topics: Fake Investing Schools, Technical Levels, Interest Rates, Game Stop, Derivative, 401k, I-R-A vs. the Stock Market, Trailing Stops, Stocks's Value, Load vs. Non-Load Mutual Funds, Over-The-Counter Stocks, Roth I-R-A, Life Insurance, Option Trading, Stock Evaluation.
47m May 03, 2017
47m
A Critical Checklist for Retirees
Work your way through this retirement checklist and you will have a successful retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends, Buy Backs, Bond & Stocks, How to be Rich, PFF - iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF, GCI - Gannett Co. Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., PSA - Public Storage, “Sell In May And Go Away”, Par vs. Book Value, UTG - Reaves Utility Income Fund.
45m May 02, 2017
45m
How to Trim Taxes, Keep More of Your Investments
There’s a lot of focus on minimizing fees when investing, but investors should also pay attention to another harsh drag on returns: taxes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Companies Debt, Universal Life Insurance, the Economy, Money Overseas, CMC - Commercial Metals Co., Roth IRA, S&P 500, QQQ - PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1, NASDAQ, Fundamentals vs. Technicals, WETF - WisdomTree Investments Inc.
44m May 01, 2017
44m
Is This the Most Challenging Investing Environment?
Accomplished, veteran investor Guy Hands says he’s seen nothing like the new trading atmosphere in the Trump era. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, Oil Prices, GDP Numbers for the First Quarter, Cities with Most Millionaire CEOs, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., BA - Boeing Co., MMM - 3M Co., SIFY - Sify Technologies Ltd., Cash Back Into the Market, What is an Index, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc.
44m Apr 28, 2017
44m
Should You Borrow Money to Invest?
Does it ever make sense to take out a loan - say a second mortgage - to invest in stocks? Today's Stocks & Topics: 403B, Bonds, Family Debt, Smart People & the Stock Market, the Travel Industry, JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, CVX - Chevron Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., WFM - Whole Foods Market Inc., ACIA - Acacia Communications Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., MMP - Magellan Midstream Partn...
44m Apr 27, 2017
44m
Investing Tips for Beginners with Little Money
So you want to start investing, but you’re new to the game and don’t think you have enough cash on hand. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rollover a 401k to I-R-A, Nasdaq, Overseas Companies & the Trump Tax Plan, Morgan Stanley, IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, the Wash-Sale Rule, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., Charts, Investing, TGT - Targ...
45m Apr 26, 2017
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