Feb 19, 2018 | Investing 101 Series
Volatility Is Scary—but It’s Normal By the end of the day on Monday, the Dow experienced its largest one-day drop ever. The day’s losses were up to around 4.6 percent of the index’s value, which is not insignificant, but also not unheard of: A drop of...
Feb 8, 2018 | Investing 101 Series
The timing of entering the stock market and being right is almost always an impossible task. Buying low and selling high is everyone’s goal. This is an impossible goal because many of the variables that influence the direction of markets have nothing to do with the...
Jan 29, 2018 | Investing 101 Series
MLPs offer some investors the ultimate package: tax advantages plus liquidity. There’s a world of investment options out there that extends far beyond stocks and bonds. One such example is the master limited partnership. A master limited partnership, or MLP, is...
Nov 24, 2017 | Investing 101 Series
Investing 101 Series – Part 10: Why Real Estate Is One of the Best Investments For those who find the stock market too complicated, real estate offers a very good investment vehicle with tax benefits. I would caution, though, it is not for everyone. There are many...
Nov 18, 2017 | Investing 101 Series
Investing 101 Series – Part 9: The Law of Supply and Demand The principle of supply and demand is one of the most important concepts in economics. It helps us understand how and why transactions on markets take place and how prices are determined. To learn more about...
Nov 3, 2017 | Investing 101 Series
Investing 101 Series – Part 8: How to Choose a Financial Planner Financial planners advise clients on how best to save, invest, and grow their money. They can help you tackle a specific financial goal—such as readying yourself to buy a house—or give you a macro...
