Even though many consumers are putting off retirement further and further these days, the fact is that you should still be planning for the inevitable day that you can’t work any longer, whether by choice or not. One thing to keep in mind, as retirement gets closer, is that the “investment horizon” you have gets […]
5 Excellent Tips for Beginner Investors
If you’re brand-new to investing and possibly just starting to do your online research, good for you! One of the best things that you can do if you’re just getting into investing is teach yourself first, before you start risking any of your hard-earned money. Today’s blog looks at 5 Tips that will get you […]
Looking to Invest in Annuities
Saving for retirement means putting as much money away as possible and placing it in different, diverse investments in order to protect it best. When it comes to many of these investments, including employer-sponsored 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and so forth, many plans have contribution limits that make them a bit restrictive. Not […]
Vanguard Group is Now the Driving Force in the ETF market
Because of the flexibility that they give investors, letting them buy and sell at any time during the trading day, Exchange-traded funds or ETF’s have become extremely popular among traders as well as long-term investors. While Vanguard Group used traditional mutual funds to build its reputation, of late it has become one of the driving […]
Pros and Cons of Choosing an Investment and/or Advisor
Let’s face it, you can certainly hire a financial advisor to help you choose your investments, but most of them sell high-priced investments on commission or charge incredibly high fees for managing your assets. If you’d like to avoid those charges and fees, below are some of the pros and cons of 4 types of […]
9 Things you Need to Know about Investing in Bonds
If you’ve ever wondered what bonds actually are, how they work, and whether or not they’re a good investment choice for you, today’s blog will give you the Top 9 things you need to know so that you can make an educated choice. Enjoy. #1) Bonds are issued by large companies and oftentimes the government […]