Saving for Retirement Without a 401(k)
As more Americans find themselves without an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, it becomes even more important for investors to understand their options for retirement planning. Although...
Why it May be Advantageous to Diversify Retirement Savings
Although income may be lower than it was during working years, retirees may be surprised when their tax bracket is unchanged or even higher during...
Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average a Good Barometer for Judging Portfolio Performance?
News media often focuses on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow or DJIA) as the pulse of the economy. Although the performance of the DJIA...
Saving for Retirement When On The Cusp
In the first two parts of this series, Saving for Retirement at Different Life Stages and Saving for Retirement During Peak Earning Years, we discussed...
Saving for Retirement During Peak Earning Years
In the first part of this three part series on saving for retirement at different life stages, we discussed saving strategies for individuals still early...
Saving for Retirement at Different Life Stages
At any age, saving for retirement should be an important component of your overall financial strategy. However, as you move through life and develop in...
When Should I Start Investing?
Generally, it is wise to start investing some funds almost as soon as you start earning them. When it comes to saving for retirement, this...
How to Choose Your Financial Advisor
Choosing a financial advisor is a big decision. In the beginning, having more questions than answers may actually help guide your search. For example, is...
3 Do-It-Yourself Investing Pitfalls
Whether looking to upgrade the kitchen, find a new job, or decide which positions to buy for a 401(k), you must decide: should you do...
