The first decade of the 21st century, and the second one that’s drawing to a close, have reinforced for investors some timeless market lessons: Returns can vary sharply from one period to another. Holding a broadly diversified portfolio can help smooth out the swings. And focusing on known drivers … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Decades: Lessons for Long‑Term Investors
Asian Philosophy and Retirement Planning
I came to America as an 8-year old refugee from the Vietnam War, along with my five brothers, my parents, and my grandmother. My parents were broken in spirit, but still retained enough pride to refuse food stamps and welfare assistance from our new homeland. They reminded us often that we have the … [Read more...] about Asian Philosophy and Retirement Planning
Financial Literacy – The new core curriculum for New Jersey middle schools
The week before I walked across the stage to receive my college diploma, I sat through an optional one-hour seminar on how to manage my student loans after graduation. I was handed a single sheet of paper with only three pieces of information on it: my name, my anticipated 1989 graduation date, and … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy – The new core curriculum for New Jersey middle schools
A Look Back at 2016
This guest post written by Weston Wellington who is a Vice President with Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) captures the surprising year of 2016, and what lessons investors can learn from this year. Every year brings its share of surprises. But how many of us could have imagined that 2016 would see … [Read more...] about A Look Back at 2016
Prediction Season
The close of each calendar year brings with it the holidays as well as a chance to look forward to the year ahead. In the coming weeks, investors are likely to be bombarded with predictions about what the future, and specifically the next year, may hold for their portfolios. These outlooks are … [Read more...] about Prediction Season
Best Personal Finance Software for Healthier Wealth
Online banking is a great tool to pay bills and reduce paper statements. However, it cannot establish a budget or categorize your expenses. A financial tracking software gives you the ability to review how you are spending your money — Dan Crimmins Improving financial management skills often … [Read more...] about Best Personal Finance Software for Healthier Wealth