Best Retirement Investing Strategies

Our financial professionals provide investors who are concerned with their retirement the savviest, most actionable advice to live their best financial life. Whether it’s teaching young investors how to invest in their company’s 401k plan, covering the bond market or ranking Vanguard’s target-date funds, we’ll file it here.

5 Best Retirement Funds for the Rest of 2018

Retirement planning is never easy, but some mutual funds, index funds and exchange traded funds can ease that burden.

Northrop Grumman Corporation Remains Steadfast as the Market Wavers

In turbulent times, nothing beats a good defense stock -- and NOC might just be the best. NOC has successfully entered the 21st century while not forgetting its roots.

Will Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Be Crushed by Trump?

Shares of AMZN have been bullied by President Trump. Will it turn around soon or should we avoid Amazon stock at all costs right now?

What Stock Market Troubles? 3 Stocks up More Than 50% in Q1

The stock market may have struggled in Q1, but these stocks are up 50% -- or more! -- during the first 3 months of 2018.

Bitmain Isn’t a Reason to Worry About Nvidia Corporation

The Bitmain headlines certainly shook owners of Nvidia stock, but a deeper dive into the ASIC matter reveals little reason to worry.

Build a Tower of Wealth With REITs

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the new tax bill President Donald Trump signed into law in December, now allows investors to deduct 20% of the ordinary income they receive in REIT dividends. That effectively means that if you’re in the top bracket with a tax rate of 37%, the tax bite on your REIT payouts drops to only 29.6% (at worst). In other words, the new law makes each of our REIT dividend yields all the more valuable -- more than offsetting the impact of rising rates.

7 CEOs Who Are Honest With Their Shareholders

The best executives are CEOs who are honest with their shareholders. These seven CEOs fit the bill and then some.

3 Essential Investments for Every Portfolio

Alternative investments and non-correlated investments are critical elements of any portfolio, and you probably don't own any of them.

3 Unexpected But Necessary Retirement Investments

The chances are good that your retirement portfolio is significantly underweighted in important assets. Here are three retirement investments that can fix this problem.

7 Best Alternative Investments to Buy Over Stocks

Wealthy investors are increasingly turning to alternative assets for their portfolios. These seven alternative asset managers are all worth considering.

Here’s How a Win in India Can Boost Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Even Higher

Jeff Bezos is determined to succeed in India, the home of 1.3 billion people. Amazon is doubling down, expanding Prime Video and Music's offerings, and bringing Echo to India.

Should You Dump These 4 Mutual Funds?

You can’t achieve the right portfolio target if you keep hopping funds. So let’s look at some of the funds that have seen the largest outflows and whether those mutual funds, if you hold them, should be dumped or not.

Thank Trump for Twitter Inc’s Monster Rally

There is no doubt Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) was a broken company and a broken stock leading up to the 2016 presidential election. However, it got a new sense of life as Republican candidate Donald Trump used the social media platform as a vehicle to express his message during the campaign – not to mention help make up for a major deficit in campaign funds versus his rival.

7 Great REITs to Own in Good Times and Bad

While income investors are attracted to REITs because they are required by law to distribute to shareholders at least 90% of the taxable income generated each year, not every REIT is worthy of your hard-earned income.

3 ‘Risk Parity’ ETFs to Play the Volatility Collapse

U.S. equities are surging Wednesday after a relatively mixed Consumer Price Index report. Nervousness is high, however, after the February jobs report revealed a surprising rise in wages. Profit from these ETFs to buy!

3 Battered Dividend Stocks to Fund Your Retirement

You shouldn't count these dividend stocks out just yet, as the long-term case for each makes them ideal stocks to buy for retirement.

10 Top-Rated Vanguard Funds to Buy Now

Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment managers because of its singular focus on investors. Here’s a look at some of the best Vanguard funds.

3 Vanguard Retirement Funds for Conservative, Moderate and Aggressive Investors

Retirement investing is more of a challenge today than it used to be. Before the financial crisis, the standard approach was to have a very hefty allocation to bonds supplemented with blue-chip dividends. But no matter what kind of investor you are, Vanguard has a fund for you.

Why Warren Buffett Is Spot-On With His Vanguard Fund Advice

Warren Buffett says retail investors should buy Vanguard funds because of their low cost. Investors looking for a cornerstone in their portfolio should consider his advice.