The financial markets have rewarded long-term investors. The U.S. stock market has been an engine for wealth creation throughout the past century. People expect a positive return on the capital they supply, and historically, the equity and bond markets have provided growth of wealth that has more than offset inflation.
Some investors select funds based on their past returns. Yet, past performance offers little insight into a fund’s future returns.
The IRS has released record high contribution increase for 2023. This article details the changes.
The market’s pricing power works against fund managers who try to outperform through stock picking or market timing. As evidence, only 18% of US-domiciled equity funds and 15% of fixed-income funds have survived...
You can't read about investments for very long without hearing about inflation. The concept may be a little difficult to understand, but at its most basic, it comes down to the following: prices rise over time, causing your money to...
The market is an effective information-processing machine. Each day, the world equity markets process billions of dollars in trades between buyers and sellers—and the real-time information they bring helps set prices.
Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plans. Learn about their pros and cons and which might be right for your situation.
Passive income allows for an accumulation of wealth without a person’s direct involvement once the initial investment has been funded. Think stocks, bonds, business ownership, rentals, etc.
Whether it’s budgeting, saving, overspending, or investing, emotions are significant drivers for our behavior. Money doesn’t make decisions. People do. This is a refrain commonly heard in the financial community when...
This article details the top three provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that the average American will financially benefit from the most. Tax credits for energy-related home improvements - The bill includes a 30% tax credit for installing energy-efficient windows, heat pumps, or newer appliances. There’s another tax credit for installing solar panels, and up to...
Many people dream of coming into an inheritance, but not all that glitters is gold. This article will help you understand the complexities of inheriting wealth—and why you may need a strategy.
Making the dream of early retirement a reality requires a particular strategy. What to think about when strategizing for early retirement. Do you dream of retiring before you turn 60? How about before you turn 50?