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The world of investment advice and financial planning is full of problems. Things like conflicts of interest, obscure disclosures and an overall lack of transparency leave consumers feeling confused and uncertain. Big name firms are allowed to act in their own best interests, with little regard for the individual accounts that […]...

The single most important thing about saving money is to automate the process. You can do that by utilizing your work 401(k) plan or a direct deposit into a savings or investment account. You want to make sure your automatic savings are set up for the days you get paid […]...

Socially Responsible Investing has become a major stock market question over the last few years. Should you put your returns at risk by investing in companies that care about social justice as opposed to winning at all costs? Chances are you won’t have to, here’s why: At the end of […]...

Over the last several years, index funds have received increased attention from investors and the financial media. Some have even made claims that the increased usage of index funds may be distorting market prices. For many, this argument hinges on the premise that indexing reduces the efficacy of price discovery. […]...

A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for “Dow drops 500 points.” These types of headlines may make little sense to some investors, given that a “point” for the Dow and what it means […]...