Have you heard of the 4% rule when it comes to retirement? Is there a specific percentage you should take out of your “nest” every year during your retirement? Today’s article discusses whether this rule still applies. Here’s what they had to say, “In short, it’s a guideline that helps retirees determine how much money they should take from their…
Although the markets fell today, the year as a whole was up. Today’s article reviews the day as well as the year. Here’s what they had to say, “For the year, the S&P has increased 12.6% and the Dow is up 8.5%. Gains have been fueled by an improving economy and better-than-expected corporate earnings. Also lifting stocks is the expectation…
Today’s article looks at six stocks that were handpicked by a group of people who may know a thing or two about a good stock. Here’s what they had to say, “We canvassed some of the most successful newsletters for their market outlook and favored stocks. You can get a glimpse of their best picks below, but first, a few…
Don’t you wish you could live two stacks of money in a safe somewhere, leave it alone for a bit and come to even more money? Well you can! Today’s article explains five ways money makes…money. Here’s one, “Investors like to say they buy low and sell high. But do they do so regularly? One way to automate this best…
It is the best of stocks, it is the worst of stocks. Today’s article showcases several of the year’s best and worst stocks. Here’s one of the hot ones, “Under Armour UA -0.3967% took the sportswear world by storm in 2014. The stock is up over 60% since January 1, 2014, a performance worthy of a company that took home…
Being retired doesn’t mean you stop making money. Today’s article features commentary from contributors to the website about which stocks are best for those in retirement. Here’s one pick, “Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock offers two great things for retirees — market dominance, steady price growth, and generous dividends. Despite claims that Microsoft’s growth has slowed down, its annual revenue…
We are officially three days away from Christmas and, you would think, near the end of the shopping season. But there is a whole group of people who haven’t done their shopping, last-minute shoppers. But can those retail going customers save your retail stocks? Here’s what today’s article had to say, “These late shoppers are big spenders, shelling out an…
A retirement crisis can almost seem inevitable nowadays especially if you didn’t know how to save for retirement but today’s article discusses ways to avoid having your very own retirement crisis. Here’s what they said, “Invest wisely. Don’t stop investing in stocks because of a short-term fall in prices. Rebalance your portfolio regularly. Use investment alternatives with the lowest fees.…
Have you started your New Year’s resolutions yet? So maybe quit smoking or lose 10 pounds is on your list but do you have any retirement resolutions? Today’s article features ten that you may want to look into. Here’s one, “Find painless ways to cut expenses. If you are spending too much, the new year is a good time to…
We may be enjoying those low gas prices but it isn’t great news for oil companies. But can oil slide back up in 2015? Today’s article explores the answer, “But I have to believe that these pundits are exaggerating the likelihood that prices will “recover”. It is astonishing, in the first place, that a price which is far above the…