Financial Advisor Center

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2 Hedging Strategies You Need to Protect Your Portfolio

A few recent down days may have traders spooked, but what about the bull market of the past five years? Learn how to protect your gains with a hedging strategy.

The Heyday of HFT Is in the Rear-View

High-frequency trading won't disappear tomorrow, but the spotlight is a place of weakness for HFT.

Make This Your Handy Guide to Stock Orders

Prudent portfolio management includes understanding how to hedge your bets; here's a guide to stock order tools that can help you manage risk

Should You Steer Clear of Market Highs?

With stocks near all-time market highs, some investors wonder if they should wait for a pullback. Turns out, market timing matters a lot less than you'd think.

5 Reasons Why Women Make Better Investors

A recent study suggests thoughtful trading by women leads to better investment results. Here are some reasons women may make better investment decisions

3 Reasons Why Bears Never Prosper

Knowing that bears in general can be harmful to your financial health, here are a few things about them you should understand:

2 Great Ways to Save For Your Kids’ College Expenses

Planning for your child's college expenses can be daunting; here are 2 great strategies to help you along the way.

5 Ways to Stay Financially Fit in 2014

If your New Year's resolution was to shape up financially, here are 5 key tips that can help you keep the resolution and get financially fit in 2014

4 Employee Retirement Plans Worth Considering

It can be difficult to save for retirement if your employer does not offer a 401k plan, but you can still save! These options allow you to plan for the future

My “Great Eight” Fundamental Variables for Stock Analysis

It's earnings season, and what better time than to share with you 8 fundamental metrics I use to evaluate my stock picks. Take a look...

No Reason for Fear! A Quick Guide to Earnings Season Jargon

Earnings season is upon investors, and instead of being cowed by the information, here is some information to help you get through the numbers.

Try Preferred Stock for Protection

Preferred stock can offer a higher yield and more security than traditional fixed-income investments.

Will 2014 Bring Higher Volatility?

For all the taper tantrum and government shutdown drama, market volatility took a chill pill in 2013. But that's unlikely to continue in 2014.

Bitcoin: Black Market Bait or Shrewd Investment?

Bitcoin is a currency for which people can buy products. It's hot, but its also surrounded by questions...and concerns. Should you invest? Take a closer look...

6 Tips for an Effective Household Budget

With the holidays upon us, it's a good time to review your spending plans and household budget. Here are 6 tips for an effective budget plan

Funds Down? Don’t Worry, It’s Distribution Season

Honey, they shrunk the fund -- or did they? If you're seeing a dip in your Vanguard mutual funds this week, there's a perfectly sound reason.

Get More Involved With Your Retirement

You won't be ready for retirement by just sitting on your 401k or IRA -- you have to get active about managing those plans. Here's three ways to get the ball rolling.

Lower Unemployment, Faster Taper?

Lower unemployment seems like no-brainer good news -- but Wall Street's initial read was that it might prompt a faster taper.

Consumer Spending, Other Economic Data Show Mixed Results

Economic data is sending mixed signals, from consumer spending that's not comparable to last year to flat home sales with positive revisions.