Asset Allocation : The combination of investments you choose can be as important as your specific investments. The mix of various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives, account for most of the ups and downs of a…
2020 Year-End Tax Tips Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2021, particularly if you…
Holding Equities for the Long Term: Time vs. Timing Legendary investor Warren Buffett is famous for his long-term perspective. He has said that he likes to make investments he would be comfortable holding even if the market shut down for…
Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It’s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility. Here are 11…
In 26 states (and Puerto Rico), laws generally hold children financially responsible for certain debts of their parents. These laws are referred to as filial responsibility laws (or filial support or filial piety laws). The details of filial responsibility laws…
Investor Psychology: Behavioral Biases That Can Lead to Costly Mistakes The field of behavioral finance focuses on the emotional and cognitive aspects of investing. In recent decades, well-known economists have advanced the theory that investors’ decisions can be driven by…
More than half of 401(k) participants have assets invested in target-date funds. These “all-in-one” funds are often the default option in workplace plans, and their apparent simplicity appeals to many investors. But target-date funds are not as simple as they…
Your 401k plan is riskier than you think. It’s purpose is to be the nest egg that gets you to retirement but it’s full of risks you might not be aware of. What a 401k won’t do is perform well…