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Cautious optimism: A balancing act
As history has proven, “cautious optimism” works. But history is written across years and decades, not three quarters.
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Where I’ve been since the financial crisis
By Joel Dresang Ten years later, I don’t remember feeling desperate. But in a recent survey, 79% of Americans said they suffered setbacks from the financial crisis: 55% said that 10 years later, their finances still have not recovered. Looking back, I notice several factors that cushioned my family and me from the crisis. […]
Selections important to your investments
In a MONEY TALK VIDEO from the 2018 investment seminar, Kyle Tetting explains how selection helps make a difference in portfolio returns. […]
Where to retire: A flight of fancy
By Joel Dresang Of course, affordability is key. As we get closer to retirement, Mary and I will have to compare what we currently spend on housing with how much we can manage on a retirement budget. Then we can determine how many places we’ll have, whether we’ll own or rent and where we’ll call home. […]
Retiring debt in time for retirement
Dave Sandstrom explains why investors should consider how the costs of debt weigh into their retirement plans. […]
Ignore bonds at your own risk
With narrower spreads between the yields offered for high-quality and low-quality bonds, investors should be sure they’re getting paid for the risks they’re taking – especially with what’s meant to be the safer side of their portfolio. Kyle Tetting explains in a MONEY TALK VIDEO. […]