Investors are sending their money on a jet plane across the pond and beyond. Today’s article discusses why Americans are ditching American stocks and investing abroad. Here’s what they had to say, “The bull market has been underway for over six years in U.S. stocks, but there are concerns that it’s overdue for a correction. “The fact they are pulling…
Are you a small business owner? Chances are your business is your life and every penny you own is in your business but what about your retirement? Today’s article is aimed at trying to help small business owners feel comfortable about their retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “A recent survey by TD Bank found that nearly half (47…
Want to retire abroad but you’re concerned about the cost? Today’s article highlights several options outside of the United States where the exchange rate is perfect for a retiree. Here’s one, “Ecuador. These exchange rate movements are resulting in some surprising market twists. For example, Ecuador has long been a benchmark for real estate values. It has offered top value…
Today was not a good day. This may not come as a surprise especially lately with the market performing as poorly as it has been but today’s article explains why today was a particularly bad day in the market. Here’s what happened, ” The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 4.72 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,093.32. The Dow Jones…
Today’s article discusses what new retirement rules may do for people saving for retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “Millions of Americans trying to save for retirement have ended up with investments where high fees cripple their returns over time. U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez says much of that is due to bad advice. “I hear story after story…
Think you’ll work in your retirement? Today’s article discusses why you may not want to count on working into your retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “Often people want to continue working until later in life, but the survey found that 50% of retirees left the workforce earlier than planned, and of those, 60% left because of health or…
Want to invest like a billionaire? Today’s article highlights five stocks that billionaires believe may double their price. Here’s one of the stocks and what they think, “Hertz (HTZ) – Billionaire Barry Rosenstein, head of the activist hedge fund Jana Partners, recently said at an investing conference that he believes Hertz shares could triple in price. Rosenstein said Hertz could…
Today’s article discusses how stocks could be facing a drop but may not be doomed. Here’s what they had to say, “A flood of big-name brands from Starbucks (SBUX) to Facebook (FB, Tech30) will announce earnings, which could send stocks in a tizzy. Investors always want good news, but they are especially on edge after the Dow’s 279 point drop…
It’s much too late to lower your taxes for last year but there’s still plenty of time for this year. Today’s article explains how to do it, here’s one option, “Invest in municipal bonds. Top-rated 10-year muni bonds yield 1.85%, according to FMS Bonds, a muni bond dealer. A 10-year Treasury note yields 1.89%, meaning that no matter what tax…
Today’s article explains why if you’re wanting to invest in your retirement, ETFs may be your best option. Here’s what they had to say, “ETFs in particular can be great picks for retirement accounts because they often offer lower fees than mutual funds while still providing investors with great diversification benefits. But some might be confused as to which are…