One Simple Possible Way To Become A Millionaire

The number of savers hitting the millionaire mark has set yet another all-time high, according to data from Fidelity Investments. In the first quarter of 2021 the number of people … Read more

Posted on July 6, 2021 by

How To Think About Stock Market Declines

The headlines are often alarming and to the point: “Stock Down Sharply” or “Market Closes Lower After Tough Week” and so on. Often, too, these types of headlines will attempt … Read more

Posted on June 1, 2021 by

Investment Basics: Should I Buy a Mutual Fund or an ETF?

Many investors, even experienced investors, now face a choice when it comes to investing in stocks and bonds, namely, should they use a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? … Read more

Posted on January 25, 2021 by
Safest Investments Now? Don't Panic

Everything Seems Awful Right Now. Should I Be Investing?

The pandemic seems to be getting worse, not better, despite the appearance of vaccines. Washington is rocked violence and scandal. The market seems to have shrugged it all off — … Read more

Posted on January 14, 2021 by

Your Year-End Investment Planning Checklist

Thanksgiving is rumbling by and Christmas is dead ahead. Now is a good time to take stock of your investing year and the plan ahead. Before you know it, tax … Read more

Posted on December 7, 2020 by

Investment Basics: When Do I Need A Financial Advisor?

Saving money and investing is a lifelong habit, one best formed young. Along the way you will be tested by market declines and heartened by bull market highs. Would you … Read more

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

Investor Facts: What Is Loan to Value (LTV)?

If you’re thinking about taking a mortgage to buy a home, you’ll likely hear the term “loan to value.” Loan to value (LTV) is a ratio that expresses how much … Read more

Posted on October 30, 2020 by

Investor Facts: What Is Interest Income?

Interest income is any kind of interest earned on accounts at a bank, such as a savings and checking account, a high-yield checking account or a certificate of deposit (CD). … Read more

Posted on September 28, 2020 by

Investor Facts: What Are Net Fund Flows?

Investors move money into and out of investments for a variety of reasons. Net fund flow is the amount of money entering a fund minus any money leaving in a … Read more

Posted on July 17, 2020 by
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Investor Facts: What Is Turnover Ratio?

The turnover ratio of a mutual fund is the degree to which the stocks or other investments held by the fund get sold or purchased over a period of time, … Read more

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