Forty-four percent of Americans do not own any stocks or stock-related investments, according to a recent Gallup poll.1 Individuals may cite different reasons for not investing, but with important long-term financial goals, such as retirement, in the balance, the...
The fees that investors pay to financial professionals for their advice and services come in two basic forms: transaction fees and ongoing fees. While professionals may differ in what fees they charge, they are required to fully disclose them. TRANSACTION FEES These...
On a sunny Friday in June of 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made a monumental decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which drastically changed the country’s social and financial landscape.1 Same-sex couples celebrated, the nation’s monuments were lit...
When the market drops, some investors lose perspective that downtrends and uptrends are part of the investing cycle. When stock prices break lower, it’s a good time to review common terms that are used to describe the market’s downward momentum. PULLBACKS....
Many investors are looking to build a portfolio that reflects their socially responsible values, while giving them the potential for solid returns. That’s where SRI Investing, Impact Investing, and ESG Investing may play a role. In the past, some investors regarded...
