Why This Index Fund Investor Purchased an Individual Stock
I'm a staunch believer in owning passive index funds in my investment portfolio. Yet, in 2017, I was compelled to purchase an individual stock. Here's why.
I'm a staunch believer in owning passive index funds in my investment portfolio. Yet, in 2017, I was compelled to purchase an individual stock. Here's why.
A 2020 survey found that 61% of white American households held stock, compared to 31% of Black and 28% of Hispanic households. Here's how some in the underserved communities are trying to change that.
Tech stocks were way up. And so was my confidence. But still, I lost a 1/12 of my attending salary in 2000. Here's how it happened.
Don't confine yourself to just real estate or just the stock market. The intelligent investor takes the best from both worlds.
There are only so many ways to write about using low-cost, broadly diversified index mutual funds. For the financial media, they have to sell ads in other ways. You should be aware of that.
While meme stocks might be fun to read about and to follow when they're going to the moon, here's why you should take caution.
Everybody knows that market timing doesn't work. Or does it? Let's take a look.
To clear up misinformation out there, here's what I really think about topics like whole life, financial advisors, AUM fees, cryptocurrencies, etc.
While every bear market is unique, those of us who were investing in 2008 have seen this movie before. Proper behavior during these trying times, however, is essential to your long term success.
Wondering why you're no good at stock picking? The odds are stacked dramatically against you. Do yourself a favor and don't play this loser's game.
The key to asset allocation is to choose the highest stock-to-bond ratio that you can tolerate without selling out at a market bottom.
Did you sell out in 2008 and are wondering if, when, and how you should get back in? This post is for you!
The market has been going up for a long time and it will eventually go down. You need an investment plan that can handle that.
Day trading- dangerous and expensive hobby or useful addition to a diversified portfolio? You decide.
Some successes come from luck, while other successes come from smart decisions. But a great deal of financial success comes from putting yourself in a position where luck can do its thing.