Investors often purchase annuities without really understanding what they bought, usually because the sometimes over-hyped guarantees sound so good their eyes tend to glaze over.
Ask anyone. Most investors tend to associate risk with loss. But losing money can happen without market risk every day: Congress can raise taxes, inflation
Does it make sense to invest in down markets? Some people simply quit investing and avoid the market altogether. This may be the wrong decision!
Remember when gas was 35-cents a gallon? You could fill a 10-gallon tank for $3.50! I know; I did – it was a small hatch-back. Heck, I
You know…. the one with your parents… or your children. Not yet? Procrastination is easy. It’s something you can always do later, right? Maybe not.
The problem with easy answers is that easy answers aren’t always the best. The investment industry has many product manufacturers eager to pounce on any
While politicians continue to debate health care, many people are worried about how to afford it. Health insurance has been a hot topic ever since
Many years ago, back during my days in publishing, I read an exchange between Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino – this was when Jack Nicklaus
Many doctors are overworked and making less. Now, with Medicare reimbursement revenue being cut, new business models may be on the way. As medical costs have
The heirs of actor James Gandolfini, best known for playing mobster Tony Soprano, aren’t likely to be too happy with his tax advisors. The actor
So, you want to dive into the stock market without losing your sanity or, more importantly, your hard-earned cash? Here’s a strategy that’s not exactly ‘rocket science’ – Here’s a risk-free investment strategy that’s a ‘diet version’ of a financial plan. It surely doesn’t cover all the bases, but it’s sure to spice up your next dinner party conversation.
Rollercoasters are fun – at the amusement park. Not so much in your retirement account. And that’s where bad financial behavior gets costly.
