Don't Let The 'September Effect' Fool You Into A Bad Investment Move
Based on nearly 100 years of market data, many believe in the "September Effect." However, many experts will advise you not to let the past impact the present.
Read MoreBased on nearly 100 years of market data, many believe in the "September Effect." However, many experts will advise you not to let the past impact the present.
Read MoreWhen it comes to equities, September isn't historically a month investors look forward to, especially when compared to months like November and December.
Read MoreMuch like corporate earnings, the success of startups can provide insight into the economy overall. Plus, when they shut down, there are ripple effects.
Read MoreA backdoor Roth IRA is a strategy that allows high-income earners to open a future Roth, despite income limits. It makes use of the rules of a traditional IRA.
Read MoreThe VIX, or CBOE Volatility Index, was created in 1993. A metric for market volatility, the index bases its volatility expectations on S&P 500 index options.
Read MoreAt last count, there were ~2.2 million Airbnb hosts in the U.S. Note that how much Airbnb hosts make varies by location; in some cases, it's by over 40%.
Read MoreBeyond revealing whether or not a company was recently profitable, you can also use corporate earnings as a trend indicator. Here's how.
Read MoreWhile you can guess that the wealthiest of consumers can benefit from a recession, there are two other groups that can also come out of a recession better off.
Read MoreWhile a recession brings economic hardship, there are ways to weather one as an investor, as well as set yourself up for the eventual rebound to follow.
Read MoreWhen markets fall, one mistake investors make is they panic. Experts, however, would advise you to keep calm, and maybe even do the opposite of selling.
Read MoreWall Street's "fear gauge" refers to the VIX index, or the CBOE Volatility Index. On August 5, the VIX index soared by as much as 42 points. Here's why.
Read MorePer the FTC, consumers reported 64,003 romance scams in 2023. And out of all imposter scams, romance scams bilk victims out of the most money on average.
Read MoreIn a portfolio, you'll want a mix of asset classes, including cash (equivalents). As for how much cash, that'll depend on factors like age and risk tolerance.
Read MoreAs sports betting in America continues to grow, investors may be looking for a way to be part of this growth. One option is to buy into a sports gambling ETF.
Read MoreThe new rule establishes a registry that will facilitate the CFPB's supervision of certain nonbanks. Its effective date is September 16, 2024.
Read MoreSeparating the financial professional from the celebrity is key to getting trusted advice today. Though mega-famous, this person falls in the former category.
Read MoreFTX filed for bankruptcy on November 11, 2022. Since, investors continue to wait to see when their lost money will be returned. Here's where things stand today.
Read MoreCFP Lawrence Sprung tells us he's worried people who follow influencer financial advice might be getting the wrong idea about how to best save for retirement.
Read MoreRobo-advisers offer you a way to start investing, even without much knowledge. For a more personalized strategy, though, you may want to think twice.
Read MoreSpeaking to us about AI's impact on his industry, CFP Lawrence Sprung explained how the technology allows professionals like him to help clients even more.
Read MoreWhile AI is definitely changing the way traders trade and investors manage their portfolios, the technology has also opened the door for new financial scams.
Read MoreCFP Lawrence Sprung shares with us three of the most common mistakes he sees people making when it comes to their finances and retirement planning.
Read MoreWhen it comes to life insurance and retirement planning, Lawrence Sprung explains why, for the majority of the investing public, these policies aren't ideal.
Read MoreGiven the companies that comprise the so-called Magnificent Seven, you might think the most successful stock of all time is from the tech sector. It's not.
Read MoreIf you feel like you're on the outside looking in when it comes to Nvidia's stock, check your portfolio first. It's possible you might be in on it after all.
Read MoreAccording to MassMutual, the ideal retirement age is 63, which means that if you've just turned 50 or you're in your 50s, there's still time to plan and save.
Read MoreMeme stocks date back to only 2020, but investors can learn a lot from that short history. To start, keep in mind how meme stocks rise in the first place.
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