Dividend Reinvestment Plans: The Quiet Compounding Strategy Most People Skip
Dividends have driven 40% of S&P 500 returns since 1930. Reinvestment plans automatically compound that growth—here's how to set one up commission-free.
Adding to Your Portfolio: Domestic Investments
Domestic investments are an important part of anybody’s portfolio.
Mutual Funds and ETF’s – The Basics
The majority of investments are done with mutual funds, with several hundred mutual fund families each offering up to several dozen funds.
Are You Ready to Join a Credit Union?
People gain eligibility to join a credit union through organization affiliations such as a religious affiliation or social group membership.
Minimizing Brokerage Fees
Commissions, or sales charges, are the most common brokerage fees that mutual investors pay.
Building an Aggressive Investment Portfolio
The most important thing any investor creating an aggressive investment portfolio can do is make their plan, and stick with their plan.
Understanding Bank Fees
The best way to avoid bank fees is to be well aware of them.
Building a Conservative Portfolio
A conservative portfolio may only be about 20% stocks. The other 80% will be a mixture of bonds and other less volatile investments.
Building a Balanced Portfolio
Since much of the expected returns for a balanced portfolio will come from equities, it could very quickly get out of balance.
Creating a Blended Portfolio of Growth and Value Stocks
To build a blended portfolio, you need to assess your risk tolerance.
Are You Ready for the Risks of Owning a Growth Stock?
Normally a growth stock is already performing well, and is expected to continue its upward trend.
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