Diversify, diversify, diversify. Diversification is one of THE cardinal rules of investing. So, all you need is a balanced portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and cash — right? Wrong! Many investors miss a big piece of the puzzle — real estate. The trouble with real estate is that it’s a whole different animal … Read more
How many times have you heard someone say something to the effect of… …“If only I bought $10,000 worth of Company X shares 10 years ago!” Of course, hindsight is always 20/20. For example, if you bought $10,000 worth of Netflix shares 10 years ago, you would have over $600,000 today. In hindsight, Netflix seems … Read more
As an investor, you have a nearly unlimited number of tools to assist in your investment research. There are hundreds of websites that provide: Each of these sources is unique in their own way, but which one is best for you? Two of the most popular and affordable stock recommendation services are the Motley Fool … Read more
To buy or to sell? That is the question. How do you make your decisions? In today’s world, news moves at the speed of light (probably faster). If you plan to be a successful investor… …you need to be on your game. If you are not, you will never get ahead as an investor. Therefore, … Read more
Jim Cramer has been a dominant voice in financial media for decades. As the energetic host of CNBC’s Mad Money and co-founder of TheStreet, he has provided picks, market analysis, and financial education to millions of investors. This article explores Jim Cramer’s stock picks, his investment philosophy, and how investors can use his insights to … Read more
Everyone is seeking a quick, easy path to riches and lifelong happiness. You have probably stumbled across articles entitled: Beat the Stock Market in 3 Easy Steps 7 Mind Blowing Secrets to Beating the Stock Market The 6 Secrets to Beating the Market These are REAL articles that people read in search of finding that … Read more
Do you know how to analyze a stock? What comes to mind when you hear terms like personal finance, retirement, and financial freedom? If you are like most people, you think about the stock market. The stock market is where people get rich, right? Regardless of how we do it, we all want to take … Read more
If you have come across this article, you are likely planning to get some money in the bank. But who isn’t? Everyone wants money, but few know how to get money. The best way to get money is through investing. People invest money to create wealth in the future. Investing can be stressful (if you … Read more
Editor’s Note: As of February 2023, Personal Capital is known as Empower. This review will be updated to reflect this change. When was the last time you saw a doctor? Hopefully, it has not been too long. We take care of our bodies by going to the doctor. And by doing so, we are assessing … Read more
So, you want to invest in individual stocks? However, getting started can be quite intimidating. Investing in stocks can be risky… …especially if you do not know what you are doing. Investing can be difficult when trying to determine things like: How much money to invest What type of stocks to choose How to avoid … Read more