Watching your portfolio take a hit can be unsettling, but staying focused on the long game is crucial. Even in uncertain times, a long-term strategy helps you navigate market ups and downs more effectively.
Here, we’ll explore why market corrections are normal, how understanding historical trends can...
If you’re like many investors, the thought of paying capital gains taxes on your successful investments might feel overwhelming. But what if there was a strategy to potentially reduce some of those taxes?
It’s called tax loss harvesting, and while the term might sound complicated, it's actually a...
Birthday celebrations at 50 and each year after can be meaningful opportunities to reflect and feel grateful for life’s journey. Some also mark important milestones in retirement planning and your financial life.
Here’s a look at why, with a focus on each milestone birthday after 50 and the role it...
Can you relate to any of the following?
- “I should have bought that stock before the company went public!”
- “What a shame — I wish I had invested in that new tech before it went mainstream!”
- What’s the next “unicorn” that will make a fortune?”
It’s common to feel this way. Many of us experience...
How much do you really know about retirement benefits?
If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement literacy,” especially when it comes to the finer points of retirement benefits.1
That may not seem like a big deal, but it can give rise to all...
In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational.
We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the most logical choice available.1
That sounds simple.
Yet it doesn’t happen as much as it should in the real world.1, 2
That’s because many...
