The trade-off between risk and reward is a key part of any investment strategy. But risk means different things to different people. While risk is the key to unlocking greater gains, it can also be a source of sleepless nights and fingernails chewed to the quick. Each of us must find the right balance for our needs.
The media often discusses market volatility using magnitude versus percentage. While both ultimately describe the same thing, magnitude—the number of points a given index rises or falls—is often more sensational. In this article, you can learn more about how our behavioral tendencies affect how we hear and react to news about markets.
The term “stock split” may be one of those financial terms that you’ve seen but never understood, but stock splits are quite simple, and understanding them can be valuable for any investor. Let's explore what stock splits are and why they matter for investors.
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are for retirement saving, right? Absolutely. Is that their only purpose? Not necessarily.
Women's History Month is the perfect time to reflect on the unique landscape of retirement planning for women. Women face different considerations when planning for retirement than men, so let’s look at what women should consider as they plan for retirement on the horizon.
We all remember the 2008 financial crisis and recession, as millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and ways of life. While a lot of factors contributed to this economic disaster, one term can cover nearly all of them: systemic risk. Let's look at what systemic risk is and how it can impact your behavior as an investor.