Investing in stocks involves buying shares or ownership stakes in publicly traded companies. Here’s a simplified overview of how it works: Research: Start by researching companies and industries to identify potential investments. Consider factors like financial performance, growth prospects, and market trends. Open a Brokerage Account: To buy and sell stocks, you’ll need to open […]
Read MoreThis covered-call strategy pays people to be long-term investors. Spencer Platt/Getty Images We are about to see just how in love investors have become with their stocks over the past 20 years. The onset of earnings season, coupled with the looming reality that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates from historically low levels, means […]
Read MorePortfolio folder Choosing the right asset allocation matters for achieving your investment goals. But it isn’t just set-it-and-forget-it. Rebalancing your portfolio from time to time is necessary to ensure that you have the right mix of investments, based on your goals and risk tolerance. The question is, when do you need to rebalance? Knowing how […]
Read MoreThe stock market is a roller coaster this week — and not everyone likes roller coasters, especially when they cause retirement account balances to drop. The ups and downs are due in part to the fears surrounding the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the U.S. economy (the number of people applying for unemployment jumped from […]
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