Writing about the longest bull market in history, we noted yesterday that bull markets don’t last forever. Some, such as LPL Financial, believe the bull market still has years to…
Other Options for Reducing Risk
We noted yesterday that alternative investments can provide the diversification needed for downside protection in case the stock and bond markets turn bearish. Two other suggestions for reducing risk were…
Gold May Have Another Solid Year
While tax reform and deregulation may combine to boost the stock market through 2018, some investors are understandably concerned about excessive stock valuations and the potential for a stock market…
Ten Common Investing Errors
Where you invest is important, but so is how you invest. Over time, where you invest is likely to deliver you winners and losers. No investor has a perfect record.…
We Told You So
Sometimes the best investment advice is to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. When the stock market was in free fall during the financial crisis, many investors…
Why Diversification Matters
Diversification is a term most investors understand as “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” While that phrase captures the essence of what not to do with your investments,…
Nine Common Investing Mistakes
Individual investors often jump into the investing arena without having a financial plan in place. The risk? Committing common investing mistakes that end up lowering overall returns. Avoid the mistakes below…