The Best Investing Advice for College Grads
Getting a head start on investing and financial planning can be intimidating for new college graduates, but doing so will pay dividends for their financial health down the road.
Tag: Financial Planning
Investors First Podcast: Herb Greenberg – Red Flags
In today’s episode with Herb Greenberg, we cover a wide range of topics, starting with Herb’s successful career as a journalist, how he developed a niche in covering red flags on individual companies, how to use his intel to help mitigate risk, and what his top red flags are today, along with much more.
The Truth About “Retirement Planning”
The 2020 Mind Over Money survey (1) finds that 77% of Americans feel anxious about their financial situation, with 68% concerned mostly about having sufficient income during retirement. They should be.
How to Find the Right Financial Adviser
If you’re looking for an adviser, here’s what you need to know about assessing their fees and finding the right financial advisor whose services fit your needs.
How will Social Security impact your future? As seen at AARP online
Whether you’re concerned about paying bills or expect to live comfortably during retirement, AARP’s Social Security Resource Center provides answers and guidance to help you make the best choices for your situation.
Quit Using 401(k) Financial Jargon, Once and for All
The damage an overreliance on financial jargon can do to participant confidence and, by extension, the advisor’s business is well-documented. Still, a new survey brings it (yet again) into stark relief. It might make the advisor sound smart while making the client anxious and overwhelmed, and some argue it’s intentional. If they keep it complicated, consumers think they need advisors to sort it all out.
5 Smart Financial Steps to Take During Summer as seen in U.S. News and World Report
If you find yourself indoors on a hot and humid afternoon, there are several little financial tasks that are worth completing. Here are five personal finance tasks that you should consider tackling in the heat of the summer.
5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Confidence by Calvin Geotz
To feel more confident in these, and other, financial choices, it's often recommended that you seek the advice of a financial advisor. A recent study by Fidelity Investments discovered that working with a financial advisor can add up to 4% higher investment returns. And a study by Vanguard estimated that the quantitative value of a financial advisor is about 3% on a net basis (4% minus 1% fee)