Is the 4% Rule Still Relevant
Back in 1994, former financial advisor William Bengen devised the 4% rule as a spending strategy for retirees.
August 2022 Market Watch
Don’t call it a comeback… at least not yet. After a rough first half of the year, July provided a breather for financial markets.
What is Diversification
One of the most common general rules when it comes to building a solid investment portfolio is diversification.
Growth vs. Value Investing
You may have heard the terms growth stocks and value stocks before, but what is the difference? Is one really better than the other?
July 2022 Market Watch
We are halfway through 2022, and just saw arguably one of the worst 6-month time periods ever for financial markets (when looking at both stocks and bonds combined).
The Impact of Increasing Rates
Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.75%, marking the highest raise in rates since the 1990s.
Why do we celebrate Father’s Day?
The official U.S. celebration of Father’s Day will turn 50 this year.
June 2022 Market Watch
May was another roller coaster of a month for markets, with major indices closing mixed after a tough start.
Sell in May and Go Away
Have you ever heard the saying, “sell in May and go away?” Dating back hundreds of years in England, and later popularized by The Stock Trader’s Almanac.
May 2022 Market Watch
Overall, April was a mostly negative month across the board, continuing the theme of 2022.