Beginner's Investing September 2011 Archive

In some cases, a recession can be a good thing because it forces companies and people to write off bad investments, obsolete technology, and out-of-date practices, all aimed at one ... Read More

With all of the talk of the 401(k), it has somehow become synonymous with retirement planning over the past 25 years.  You might even mistakenly believe that all there is ... Read More

Between the constant barrage of media sensationalism decrying the collapse of the stock market to the relentless stream of magazine, newspaper, and television stories telling you that you probably don't have enough ... Read More

For the past few weeks, I've been studying, reading about, and helping people understand their retirement funds and ways to protect and grow the nest egg that represents their retirement ... Read More

When it comes to putting your nest egg to work, there are only a handful of asset classes that are considered for most investors' retirement funds.  These include investing in ... Read More

When it comes to investing, success is often had by those who avoid mistakes rather than those who score huge wins.  This is because compounding is a powerful force.  After ... Read More

Among the angst and clamor of the doomsday prophets has grown over the past few years, a few facts have seemingly escaped the notice of most average people who invest ... Read More