Markets go up and down from time to time. Are you able to take advantage while also protecting your portfolio?
Tag: Risk
Getting Your Kids in the Investing Game
Set your children up for a strong financial future by teaching them how to invest.
Having Money and Properly Managing It are Two Different Things
Just because you have lots of money doesn’t mean you’re necessarily a financial wizard. Society is littered with famous celebrities who have squandered massive amounts of money through various means, such as bad investments or poor spending habits. I’m not saying we need to be sympathetic to celebrities who make millions, but their stories, when…
Going It Alone Investing? Be Smart About It
Thanks to technology, it’s easy to become an investor these days. All you need is Internet access and a device and you can open a brokerage account. Such ease can be exciting and make one feel as though they have more control over their finances and future. However, it can also be dangerous. The ability…
The Stock Market is Emotional. That Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be
If you’ve been investing in the stock market over the years, then you’ve probably heard–and seen–that the stock market moves based on emotion. Things such as societal movements, politics, or financial predictions can force movements in the market to happen. This is also what makes the stock market–and other associated markets–unpredictable. If you don’t understand…
Scratching a “Risk” Itch
As I’ve mentioned in the past, investing can be a great way to grow your nest egg. With a good understanding of your risk appetite and your goals–both long-term and short-term–you can make investment decisions that can put your money to work for you. However, making cautious investment decisions can seem boring at times, especially…
Have Your Checked Your Portfolio’s Asset Allocation Recently?
It’s been a rough month for the stock market and for many peoples’ portfolios. There’s been a lot of money lost and a lot of stress added to the lives to many Americans, regardless of whether they are still working or retired. After all, the markets don’t really care where you are in life or…
Putting Your Appetite for Risk to the Test
Yes, it’s another blog post about investing. What can I say, it’s a very hot topic right now. Given how many Americans have retirement savings and nest eggs tied up in the stock market, it’s also a very relevant topic. When it comes to investing, risk is a big part of things. Your understanding of…
How to Handle the Stock Market Today
The stock market has been on a downward spiral for almost a week at this point, which has created a lot of worry among even the most amateur of investors. Most reports indicate that the fall is a result of Coronavirus concerns sweeping the globe at the moment, but there may be other factors combined…
Diversification For the New Year!
It’s been a while since I last harped on the importance of diversification and making sure that you are spreading the risk around in your investment portfolio. Now that we are into the new year–and a new decade–now might be a good time to talk about it again. Diversification means investing in various stocks and…