With the recent market volatility, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about your investments. Don’t let the market volatility spook you! Consider the following tips: It is ok if your investment portfolio isn’t performing as you expected, but as you age...
Much has been made of the current state of the American worker as it pertains to their retirement savings. According to a recent study by the General Accountability Office, 29% of Americans 55 and older do not have any retirement savings or pension plan and...
Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. However, they are not often cautioned about their preconceptions and biases that may color their financial choices. In a battle between the facts & biases, our biases may...
Now that spring is here, many of us are thinking about (or putting off) spring cleaning. Don’t forget to spring clean your finances, too! Now is a great time to request your annual credit report. Thoroughly review the report to make sure you recognize all...
What Is Inflation? Inflation is defined as an upward movement in the average level of prices. Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report called the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to track these fluctuations. It was developed from detailed expenditure...
Wouldn’t it be nice if the stock market didn’t have such violent swings in either direction? Especially the dramatic downward plunges – we’d ALL like to avoid those! But the reality is, the markets include a certain amount of volatility, and keeping those market...
