Investing
The Pros and Cons of 529 Plans
The primary purpose of 529 plans is to save for college expenses, but they also allow for deductions against state income taxes. Read more
Stabilize Your Investment Portfolio With an Inverse ETF
Buying an inverse ETF is an alternative to short selling – and a worthwhile one for investors steeped in conventional long-only investing. Read more
Netflix Announcement Could Seal Its Doom
A largely unreported Netflix announcement reflects how the company itself is a “house of cards.” Read more
Strong Jobs Report Virtually Ensures a December Rate Hike
A surprisingly upbeat jobs report indicates that the U.S. economic recovery remains on track, and that a December rate hike is very much in play. Read more
5 Smart Year-End Tax Moves to Make Now
The best time for investors to make tax moves is at the end of the year. Read more
Top 5 Bad Investing Habits Every Investor Needs to Break
If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, resolving to break any of these bad investing habits wouldn’t be a bad place to start. Read more
Time to Sell Shopping Mall REITs?
Mid-level retailers are in trouble and Black Friday sales were weak. The next question to ask is if shopping mall REITs are also facing tough times ahead. Read more
Will the 4% Rule Work for Your Retirement?
The 4% rule isn’t a magic number. Shoot for 4%, hope for more, but prepare for less. Read more
10 Investing Buzz Phrases Every Investor Should Ignore
Like all occupations, stock market pundits and commentators lean on buzz phrases to sound intelligent or to explain what they don’t know. Read more