How to discover your investor profile
Imagine walking into a shoe store. The salesperson doesn't look at your feet, doesn't ask your size, and doesn't ask...
What is drawdown and why is it more important than profitability?
Imagine two investors, Alice and Bob. At the end of five years, both Alice and Bob have an average annual...
Learn how to invest for retirement on your own
The traditional image of retirement planning usually involves a mahogany desk, a serious-looking man in a suit, and a stack...
How to recognize a bad investment before making a purchase
We have all been there. You are at a backyard barbecue, or maybe scrolling through Reddit or Twitter, and you...
What are pre-fixed, post-fixed, and hybrid fixed income investments?
When most people hear the words "Fixed Income," they assume it means the income is, well, fixed. They imagine buying...
How to choose between fixed income, funds, and stocks at the beginning
Walking into the world of investing for the first time can feel like walking into a grocery store where everything...
How to divide your salary throughout the month so you don’t run out of money
It’s a feeling that is all too familiar for millions of Americans: the surge of relief on payday, followed by...
Is gold still a good store of value?
For as long as civilizations have existed, gold has been the ultimate symbol of wealth. It's woven into our history,...
Is gold a safe investment?
For thousands of years, gold has been synonymous with wealth, power, and stability. From ancient pharaohs to modern central banks,...
Learn how to create an annual financial plan and review it quarterly
For many people, the idea of "personal finance" is a source of stress. It’s a vague cloud of anxiety made...
Who actually determines the opening price of a stock?
It's 9:29 AM EST. You’re watching a stock—let's say, Apple (AAPL). It closed yesterday at $215 per share. The opening...
Why do some stocks surge after mass layoffs?
It’s one of the most confusing and seemingly cruel paradoxes in finance. You wake up, grab your coffee, and see...
