Having Bonds In Your Portfolio Can Boost Returns
#Financial Literacy #Investing #MindsetMichelle Ahoy’s heart slumped as she looked at her investments. In 2018, her portfolio recorded its first calendar-year loss. Measured in Canadian dollars, it dropped…
When The 4% Rule Might Not Work
#Retirement #InvestingHow much money can you sell each year during retirement? That might depend on how long you’re retired. It certainly depends on the investment fees…
Should You Buy U.S. Stocks Now?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyUS stocks have fallen hard. Should you start to buy now? Smart investors know that only three things matter.…
Stocks Are Going To Crash....Are You Ready For It?
#Mindset #InvestingMake sure you’re psychologically ready for the next stock market crash. Image by Pixabay Click below to read the rest of my AssetBuilder article. Stocks…
The Best Way To Invest Your Money
#InvestingA diversified portfolio of index funds leaves most hedge funds in the dust.…
A Life of Education: The Financial Man In The Van
#Talks and Interviews #Lifestyle #Investing? Keith O’Malley-Farrell and Caroline Leon interviewed me in Dubai for their video podcast, A Life of Education. We talked about establishing healthy financial habits. Keith…
Socially Responsible Index Funds: No Guns, Cigarettes or Sky-High Carbon Footprints.
#InvestingPlenty of mutual funds include shares in a wide range of so-called “sin stocks.” They include weapons manufacturers, cigarette companies, alcoholic beverage businesses, casinos and companies…
Why Retirees and Millennials Face a Tug of War
#Investing #RetirementMy father wasn’t a drill sergeant. But when I was a kid, and things didn’t go my way, he would tell me to “toughen…
How A Stock Market Crash Could Accelerate Your FIRE
#Retirement #Investing #LifestyleNathalie Legrée is a great saver. Motivated by the FIRE movement, she wants to gain Financial Independence and Retire Early. The 33-year old teacher joins a…
When Stocks Drop, The Biggest Enemy Is In The Mirror
#Mindset #InvestingJean Melek feels queasy. The 50-year old school teacher’s investments have dropped almost 8 percent over the past 30 days. Plenty of forecasters say stocks…