The government is at it again, trying to “help us” with new legislation, this time signing into law sweeping changes to retirement savings. The law is intended to positively impact American’s ability to save but it also includes an unfavorable change for many planning to leave a retirement nest egg to their beneficiaries.
U.S. equity outperformance in recent years has led many investors to question whether they need any international stock exposure at all? A careful examination suggests that a U.S.-centric investment approach misses out on key portfolio benefits.
Are you recession ready? Because one is coming...eventually. It’s very difficult to know when the next recession will emerge and the thought of preparing your portfolio for the next economic swoon can be daunting for many. However, there are tools to help investors weather the next temporary economic decline.
The father of value investing, Benjamin Graham, famously said, “In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run it’s a weighing machine.”
So, what should investors keep in mind when it comes to dividends? And what is the smart way to conduct dividend investing? Read on to find out what goes into a dividend payout and how shareholders can benefit over the long-term.
Investor behavior is one of the most important factors for reaching your long-term investment goals, even more than investment skill in my view and experience.