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War: Added uncertainty, need for balance
Uncertainty over global conflict has led to major spikes in measures of implied volatility, oil prices and investor angst.
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4 Ways investors can control their success
Investors who worry about everything that could possibly affect their money need to focus on what they actually have some power to control, Steve Giles advises. In a MONEY TALK VIDEO, he explains how that approach is better for their investments (and perhaps their sleep). […]
When Should I …consider actively managed funds?
Typically costing more than index funds, active management sometimes has an edge.
Minimizing losses away from home
By Joel Dresang While one absconded with my card, the other sneaked a read of my PIN. […]
When Should I …consider passive index funds?
The main attraction of passive funds is their low cost. They have some other advantages over actively managed funds, including: …
For What It’s Worth: Chair
For What It’s Worth is an occasional look at the meanings and origins of words and expressions investors may encounter. In this instance, we consider the preferred title for Janet Yellen, who’s seated at the head of the Federal Reserve. […]
Kids: Why can’t they be like we were?
By Joel Dresang A primal mission throughout the ages has been to make the next generation better off. For eons, our forebears have sacrificed – crossed oceans, endured hardships, surrendered lives – for our benefit. You don’t have to look far to see examples of such efforts every day. And yet, only 37% of Americans believe the next generation will be better off. That puzzles me. And it turns out that I am party to the pessimism. […]