Where is a good place to put my money? People may be asking. What is a good investment strategy? Usually, a good safe place for you to invest your money is an index fund or ETF that tracks the S&P 500. So where do you start, and which one do you choose? Look no further […]
Thanks to reader Lynn, who wrote in this week with some specifics about her household’s situation and an overarching question: When should we start taking Social Security? I’ll provide background information below, and then we’ll discuss a few common “if –> then” heuristics to help you with your Social Security planning. Background – The Pros […]
My friend Rocco works for a high-end tailor. A big part of their business model is the idea that a nice-fitting shirt, perfectly tailored pants, or an Italian silk suit will not only look good, but will objectively improve your life. But how? The engineer and humanist in me would balk at the idea. I […]
Throughout the history of mutual funds and that of their younger cousins, exchange-traded funds, they have represented one thing above all else: diversification. Mutual funds and ETFs offer the possibility to invest across vast swathes of the market with the ease of buying only a single instrument. Two of Vanguard’s most popular ETFs, VT and […]
I don’t watch many live sports these days. Life is busy. But I’ve caught a few quarters of NBA playoff basketball, and I’ll watch game replays while sipping morning coffee. If you’re unaware, the NBA has been revolutionized by “Moneyball” ideas over the past decade. The main “new idea” affects 3-point shots. The ratio of […]
How to invest during an election year? Post-Election Market Trends: Analyzing the Rally Phenomenon by Jeremy Reif, CRPS One of the most frequently asked questions during an election year is, How should you invest during an election year? History tends to repeat itself, so the best answer is to research what has happened in previous […]
Why should you care about emerging markets? What are they anyway? Meet the expert, Kevin T. Carter. In this episode, he makes the case for why you should seriously look into placing a chunk of your portfolio into these untapped wells of opportunity. Specifically, he points to India as an especially promising arena for investors […]
Many people use some extra cash, whether it be paying off debt, looking for other investments, or simpling saving it. If you had $10,000 right now, how would you use it? On an online forum, many posters commented with opinions on how they would use $10,000 right now. 1. Student Loans Image Credit: Shutterstock. Student […]
Vanguard has been revolutionary in the creation of low-cost funds for investors. They were the first to create the index fund and then started to develop low-cost ETFs to compete with companies like Blackrock, which owns iShares ETFs. As you can see, you can choose from many different Vanguard ETFs. These three Vanguard ETFs are […]
Beginning to invest is hard enough. You need to know where to start, what to invest in, and how much to put in. As a beginner, investing is a scary thought. What happens if you lose money? It is a reasonable thought to want to have questions, concerns, and uneasiness as you put your money […]
