Here are five ideas…
Here are five ideas…
There are several strategies used to generate retirement income. One of those is the bucket theory of investing, which basically requires investors to contribute to three different buckets. There are variations to this bucket strategy of investing, so we encourage investors to find the right three-bucket approach for their specific needs.
Read on to learn more about one approach…
As we’re nearing the halfway point of 2022, this is a reminder to review your portfolio. Additionally, identify if any rebalancing changes may be necessary to reach long-term goals. Here’s a multi-step guideline that you will find helpful to accomplish this important portfolio management task.
Two of the most important decisions an investor must make when constructing portfolios are 1) allocation of the portfolio assets between stocks, bonds, cash and other investments and 2) diversification of securities within those asset classes.
For many investors, an investment record keeping system consists of shoe boxes in a closet, unopened envelopes in a kitchen drawer, or other similar disorganized collection of investment statements. For such investors, these investment record keeping systems provide little, if any, educational benefit for managing your portfolio.
If you want to take advantage of the compounding effect of income producing investments, then a solid dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) may be suitable for your needs.
Make 2022 the year you learn to understand and manage your risk tolerance.
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to evaluate your investment portfolio. Make time these first few weeks of 2022 to first review your long-term goals. This can be anything from finally tackling debt or building your emergency fund to stashing away money for retirement.
As 2021 is nearing year end, now may be an ideal time for investors to review their portfolio investments, making necessary rebalancing changes.
This article outlines the concept of relating leaky pipes to chronic under-performing stocks in your investment portfolio.
Leaky pipes do their damage over time, in that a small leak may not appear to be a big problem. However, the damage caused might remain undetected for years. These slow, long-term leaks can result in much more damage than a burst pipe. Why? In the case of a burst pipe, you’ll be immediately aware of problem, and can shut off the water supply. Then limiting the damage to a more isolated area.
You’ve probably been told before to prepare for the unexpected, and that’s good advice. And being prepared for the unexpected includes your finances as well.
In the event of a job loss, medical expense, or other form of unexpected financial damage, it’s important to have an emergency fund. Ask yourself what’s the worst thing that could happen to you financially. Then figure out what you’d need should disaster strike…