Should You Invest With A Financial Adviser? (Here's What The Research Says)
#Investing #AdvisorsDiscover how Vanguard's research proves advisers can add value to investors' bottom lines through these five points. In this article, I outline some of Vanguard’s research.…
Women Are Better Investors, And These Brave Men Admit It
#Investing #MindsetMeet the men who aren't afraid to admit their female partners are better investors than them. And the research backs this up. Thank you, Edward Goodfellow, Mike Beatty and Gary Manton for helping me with this story.…
What's The Perfect Investment Allocation?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyWhen determining your allocation, age isn’t the only factor to consider. In many cases, the answer is in your DNA. People aren’t machines. Personalities always matter. In investing, portfolio allocation is like choosing your running attire.…
What Are The World's Best Performing Stock Market Indexes Right Now?
#Investing #Index Funds #Financial LiteracyQuick: Without looking. Can you guess which the top performing stock markets have been this year? Is the United States among them? Should you invest in them now? Why or why not?…
Why Do These Investors Want Their Portfolios To Drop?
#Investing #Mindset #RetirementIf my portfolio dropped by $1 million, I would be thrilled. Warren Buffett says that if you will be adding money to the markets, you should think the same way. The investors profiled in this story embrace that mindset. As for retirees, this story reveals something for them as well.…
How This Couple Built Wealth Without Sacrificing Their Lifestyle
#Investing #LifestyleIf you like the thought of freedom to travel with family, swim with dolphins, or plant trees in Belgium, you need to make sure you're on the right path. Read how this teaching couple prioritized experiences instead of “things” and built impressive wealth.…
This Is How I Lost A Lot Of Money Falling For Someone's Oh-So-Tempting Investment Claims
#InvestingIt’s often embarrassing when we make poor (or horrific) investment decisions. But it’s also important to share such stories. We can help others to avoid such traps. Here’s my embarrassing investment story.…
This Couple Lived In The Most Expensive Country In The World... And Still Retired Early
#Retirement #Investing #LifestyleSean McHugh and his wife Sarah share their wise, inspirational story. Yes, it’s a story about their money. But what purpose should money serve? The McHughs have always known. If there were ever a story worth sharing, I believe this is it.…
How This Couple Retired Early And How You Could Too
#Retirement #Lifestyle #InvestingHow will people describe you and your life? Does that align with your values? This inspiring couple asked those questions before making some dramatic changes.…
Does Your Financial Advisor Pass The Fish Farm Test?
#InvestingPlenty of people work with financial advisors...but most of those advisors are a bit like farmed fish. What sort of advisor do you have? This story's 4-part test will help you figure that out.…