When it comes to picking a health insurance plan, the options can seem confusing. For years, I avoided my company’s high-deductible health insurance plan with a health savings account (HSA) because it felt scarier than simply paying the monthly premiums and predictable co-pays of a PPO plan. Read more…
Will the U.S. Election Affect Stock Market Returns?
With election season heating up, debates on what a Republican or Democratic victory could mean for the stock market are intensifying, too. Read more…
10 Reasons You Shouldn't Do Your Own Investing: What We've Learned Over 40 Years in the Market
With so much information on market trends and investing strategies seemingly easily available, managing your own investments might seem appealing. The idea of DIYing is one worth investigating, particularly for those with a strong interest in their finances. Read more…
5 Questions People Don’t Ask Their Financial Advisor (But Should)
Working with a financial advisor is a great decision. Would you argue a serious case about a legal document in a court of law without an attorney? Would you opt to have surgery from someone who wasn’t trained as a medical professional with expertise in your specific area of concern? Read more…
Everything to Know About Portfolio Diversification
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. We’re taught this from a young age as a basic way to understand that failing to diversify in a variety of scenarios increases risk of a negative outcome, and your finances are no different. The future is not predictable, and even seemingly rock-solid stocks Read more…
Understanding the CAPM and Return Expectations with Investments
Understanding market expected return and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) for estimating returns is important for any investor. This article provides an overview of how the CAPM helps determine expected stock market returns and how much the stock market has returned throughout its history per Read more…
3 Best Investment Strategies to Consider to Meet Your Finance Goals
It goes without saying that traditional savings accounts aren’t enough to grow your money. As a type of investment, savings accounts are one of the safest places to put your money. The funds are liquid, so you can withdraw whenever and without penalties. However, these accounts are low-yield — Read more…
Do I Need a Wealth Manager or a Financial Advisor? And What's the Difference?
When you’re looking for a professional to help manage your finances, the terms financial advisor and wealth manager might seem interchangeable. But when you take a step back and think deeply about the role you need that professional to play — and the value they offer — you start to see important Read more…
What is a Fiduciary? Dual Registration Can Make It Harder to Tell
Many successful investors know what a fiduciary is and want to work with an advisor who is legally required to put clients’ interests first. But even people who understand the value of a fiduciary might be surprised to learn that not all fiduciaries are the same. The differentiator? Dual Read more…
