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What Economists Can Teach Us About Investing

A Harvard economist recently discussed the strengths and shortcomings of how his profession views the stock markets, and his thoughts provide a few lessons. More 

How to Choose a Financial Advisor

Finding a solid financial professional to help you in your planning is an essential tool to use toward retirement. More 

Rethinking the 4% ‘Golden Rule’

The rule of using 4% of your savings in every year of retirement to bolster income is under some scrutiny as the fixed-income portion of the equation is lowered. What's a prudent investor to do? More 

It’s Time to Stare Risk in the Face

If you're going to think about what you're willing to lose for your investment strategy, there's no better time than when you actually have something to lose. More 

The Market Spike Strikes Again

If you're a value investor, don't lose your head in a skyrocketing market -- even if it takes several months to come back to Earth. More 

Don’t Chase Bond Safety With More Risk

Investors continue to roll money out of stocks and stock funds and into bond funds, but many might not understand the risks in that retirement strategy. More 

How to Buy Annuities (and When Not To)

Annuities can be an important part of any retirement portfolio, but they come with complications that you need to keep in mind. Take some time to learn more. More