Despite all the attention being paid to the problems that may be caused by the imminent retirement of the Baby Boomers and the threat to Social Security, most Americans still aren’t saving enough money for retirement. A new study identifies groups that are most at risk for income shortfalls in retirement. Number one on the list is the low-income single […]
Many investors have a vague notion that “small” stocks and “value” stocks are something they should consider for their portfolios. Yet the average investor’s portfolio is often more “market-like,” that is, invested in big U.S. growth stocks. So where do value and small stocks fit in and why would an investor want them? The answer is very important for long-term […]
The real danger to our wealth is not inflation or risky stock markets or federal budget deficits. Instead, the simple mistakes most investors make hurt them far more than any outside market or economic forces. An investor with a diversified portfolio who is patient and waits out temporary slumps in the markets has a high chance of making his wealth […]