Tax Benefits of 401k Plans: Key Takeaways to Maximize your 401k Benefits
Guest contributor, Rick Pendykoski Act Now to Enjoy the Tax Benefits of 401k Plans Does you employer offer a 401k plan?
Why You Should Invest in Index Funds
Find out Why You Should Invest in Index Funds Guest author, James Pollard I’ll cut straight to the chase; you should strongly consider investing index funds. Let me explain. I’ll start off with two investing truths which underscore why you should invest in index funds. First, stocks have historically given investors the highest return when compared to bonds, money market funds, etc. Second, diversification reduces the risk and volatility of your portfolio. If you tend to have a weak stomach f…
How to Invest Internationally Guide
Today, in Part 2-International Stock Investing Guidelines; How Much of My portfolio Should I Invest Internationally?, you’ll get direction in determining how much of your portfolio to allocate to international investments. The last section will show you how to invest in the entire world with one fund.
International Stock Investing Guidelines-Part 1
“What percentage of my stock investments, if any, should I allocate towards international stocks and emerging markets (the latter of which seems to have more volatility)?” asked Brian, of Luke 1428.com Brian asks an important investing question. There’s lots of discussion about the importance of diversification. All but the newest investors know about diversifying within your own country. And most of us understand that it’s important to diversify internationally. But how should you divide up …
An Investing Story With a Big Lesson
In investing, large gains and large losses go with the territory. Rarely do you know which investments will outperform and which ones will underperform. So, don’t judge your investing performance too frequently, either the good or the bad performers.
Fall Investing + Money News to Inspire You
I just returned from Fincon 2015, a peer conference for the financial media community. Now, I’m totally inspired with too much to do on my plate. In conjunction with the exciting conference, I also co-launched Young and Oldish Money Podcast with my partner, Bobby Lee of 2 Minute Finance.com. If any of you have launched a new endeavor, then you understand; there’s the first part of content creation, in this case, recording many episodes of the podcast for publication. Next, and equally as chal…
Market Forecasts-Can Strong Fundamentals Predict Stock Market Returns?
Do Strong Fundamentals Predict Stock Market Returns? With the recent stock market crash, you may be wondering how to predict stock market returns. Do you think it’s possible to predict stock market returns? Stocks can remain overvalued for a long time before a crash. For example, back in 1996 former Federal Reserve chairman, Alan Greenspan wrote about irrational exuberance driving stock prices up to unsustainable levels. He claimed the markets were overvalued and implied they could not keep u…
How to Make Money in High School and College
Non-Retail Jobs for High School and College Students By contributing columnist, Alexandra Deluise You’re broke and you need extra money
The Debt Myth-Personal Finance Luminary Jackie Beck-Part 1
Creator of The Debt Myth-Jackie Beck-Part 1 Welcome to an inside look into some of the most important personal finance luminaries online, Jackie Beck of The Debt Myth. These influential people educate and entertain others about money topics. From authors to podcasters to writers, these money mentors are working to raise the level of financial knowledge and education.
MBA Course: Investing & Portfolio Management-Class 2
Discover the answer to the question, “Do I Need Bonds in my Portfolio?” Learn about bond investing from an MBA professor. The recent stock market crash proves this point. Maximize return and minimize risk.