It’s nice to own stocks, bonds, and other investments. Nice, that is, until it’s time to fill out your federal income tax return. At that point, you may be left…
Life today is expensive, and contributing to a retirement plan is more beneficial than ever. Recently, the IRS announced it was raising the contribution limit for 401(k)s to $23,000 for…
In the world of investing, the “holiday effect,” as it is often referred to, is a phenomenon where stock prices see an increase right before a major holiday. There are…
You often hear people discuss “saving for retirement,” but in many cases, they’re actually referring to their investing. The adage “you can’t save your way to wealth” is simplistic, but…
What does the term “financial freedom” mean to you? For some, it means freedom from a particular workplace or industry. For others, it means the opportunity for an early retirement…
Because inflation could reduce your purchasing power over time, you’ll probably need to contribute more to your retirement plan than you think. What seems like a healthy amount now is…
Reducing your emotions can give you a better chance for investing success. Money is always an emotional subject, but often when our emotions get involved with our investments we will…