Do You Truly Understand Your Risk Tolerance?

You have probably heard advice that looks something like this when it comes to retirement: As you approach retirement, you should shift your investments and investment strategy to be less risky. But what if that isn’t always the best advice? Are there situations where you can still be aggressive in your retirement investments as you ...

2024-01-22T15:56:57+00:00January 22nd, 2024|Blog, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement Income Planning|

What is Risk Tolerance, and What Does it Mean for You?

The term “risk tolerance” gets thrown around a lot when it comes to investing. So, what does it mean, and how does it relate to retirement? In simple terms, risk tolerance is how comfortable you are with potentially losing money on an investment.[1] If you don’t want to lose any money at all from your ...

2023-09-05T17:38:57+00:00September 5th, 2023|Blog, Investing|

A Crash Course in Treasury Securities

Ever wondered what treasury securities are? What about the difference between a treasury note, a treasury bond, and a treasury bill? Let’s uncover what these securities are so that you can have a sense of how they function and how they work for an investor. What Are Treasury Securities Used For? Treasury securities are basically ...

2023-08-28T16:25:15+00:00August 28th, 2023|Blog, Financial Planning, Investing|

What Are the Differences Between ETFs and Index Funds?

ETFs and index funds are two popular investment vehicles that provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities. While both investment options closely track a particular market index, they differ in several key ways. One significant difference between ETFs and index funds is the way they trade. ETFs trade like individual stocks, with ...

2023-05-22T16:11:27+00:00May 22nd, 2023|Blog, Investing, Retirement Planning|

Investment Management for Retirement: The Balancing Act

When nearing retirement, it is essential to adjust your investment portfolio to reduce potential risks and increase potential gains. This process of rebalancing guarantees that your investments align with your financial objectives and risk tolerance, ultimately contributing to a prosperous retirement. Managing Investment Risk Rebalancing your portfolio has the crucial advantage of enabling you to ...

2023-05-15T15:29:18+00:00May 15th, 2023|Blog, Investing|

What Dividends Can (And Can’t) Do for Your Retirement

One investment strategy that can be useful when it comes to setting yourself up for retirement is dividends. Dividends are regular payouts to shareholders based on the profits of the company. If you own some stock in a company, it’s possible that you will get regular dividends.[1] Dividends are traditionally distributed quarterly, and they scale ...

2023-04-15T19:23:10+00:00April 17th, 2023|Blog, Investing|

Don’t Forget the Power of Compounding Interest

Einstein is quoted as saying that the most influential mathematical concept of his time, or "the eighth wonder of the world," is the concept of compounding returns.[1] Compounding interest is a financial concept that refers to the reinvestment of earned interest, allowing for the exponential growth of an initial investment. This can be a valuable ...

2023-02-10T18:27:19+00:00February 13th, 2023|Blog, Investing|

Index and Mutual Funds – Some Key Differences

While an index fund and a mutual fund may appear identical on the surface, there are numerous key differences between them that might be vital to your retirement portfolio. Both index funds and mutual funds diversify assets, and they are typically invested in a basket of stocks that aims to meet certain investment goals. Overview ...

2023-01-17T13:43:52+00:00January 17th, 2023|Blog, Investing, Stock Market|

What Went Wrong with the 60/40 Portfolio?

The 60/40 allocation strategy is frequently recommended when beginning your investing journey. With 60% of your portfolio in equities and 40% in bonds or other fixed-income investments, this approach has traditionally provided a balanced benefit, with high growth potential from stocks and a safety net from bonds.[1] The assumption was that stock and bond markets would ...

2023-01-09T16:18:26+00:00January 9th, 2023|Blog, Investing, Retirement Planning|
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