Business
Prepare yourself for a long retirement || Darrin Gifford
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for this longevity?
Garage-sale prices with a boutique vibe || Horizon House Thrift Store
All the proceeds from the store benefit the transitional shelter, which works to help house men, women, and families with children in need.
Take steps toward financial freedom || Darrin Gifford
Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities.
What to expect from a financial advisor
If you know how important it is to invest for your future, but you’re unsure of the road to follow, you may want to get some guidance and direction from a financial professional. But if you’ve never worked with one before, what can you expect?
What’s your investment risk tolerance? || Darrin Gifford
Risk is a normal part of investing. In fact, if you didn’t take on any risk, you wouldn’t have the potential to achieve higher returns. But how much risk should you accept?
Crypto: Investment or Speculation? || Darrin Gifford
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment.
New limits expand 401(K), IRA opportunities || Darrin Gifford
You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. So, to pay for all those years, you’ll probably need to take full advantage of your retirement accounts.
It may be a time for tax loss harvesting || Thomas Callaway
Watching your investments take a tumble in the stock market generally isn’t a fun experience. But seasoned investors know that market volatility – and the inherent ups and downs that come with it — is a natural part of the process, and that historical trends show that market swings even out over time.
The Fed’s raising rates, what does it mean for you? || Thomas Callaway
The Federal Reserve has begun what it says will be a series of interest rate increases in an effort to slow the economy and temper the current surge in the inflation rate.
What investors can – and can’t – control || Darrin Gifford
As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.
