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How to build a diversified investment portfolio

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A lot of investors and investment managers talk about diversification and diversified investment portfolios, but if you are new to investing you may be wondering: just what is a diversified investment portfolio? And how to I create one? Put simply,

AccessibleInvestor February 15, 2019June 28, 2020 Read more

Traditional vs Roth IRA: Why traditional IRAs provide more value

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Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) are both great ways to save for retirement because they provide tax advantages for investors.  There are a few differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs, but the primary difference between is how and

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Asset class returns (2018)

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2018 was an odd year for asset class returns.  Every asset class yielded negative real returns.  Only a few asset classes yielded positive nominal returns, but failed to keep pace with inflation. Cash and short-term bonds performed the best, yielding

AccessibleInvestor January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 Read more

How to protect your investments with hedging

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If the stock markets declined by 40% or more, how would your portfolio be impacted? A large market decline does not have to mean large losses for your investments. Hedging can be a useful tool to minimize downside risk and

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2018 holiday gift guide for investors

Gifts for Investors

Selecting the right holiday gift for a friend or loved one can be challenging.  If the person you’re shopping for is an investor, here are some great ideas to help you select a great gift for them this holiday season.

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Why HSAs are better than retirement accounts

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are better than retirement accounts because they provide many of the same benefits, while providing some distinct advantages.   These advantages can help you build and growth wealth faster.  This can add up to thousands of dollars

AccessibleInvestor November 10, 2018June 29, 2020 Read more

How to start investing (4 step beginner’s guide)

How to start investing (4 step beginner’s guide)

The amount of information available on investing can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to begin.  It does not have to be complicated.  Anyone can (and should) start investing, whether it’s for retirement of some other

AccessibleInvestor November 3, 2018August 17, 2020 Read more

Bonds explained

Bonds explained

Bonds are a type of investment where the investor lends money to an entity (generally a company or government) in exchange for payment in full with interest.  Bond owners are called bondholders, and are not owners of the corporation, but

AccessibleInvestor October 20, 2018November 4, 2018 Read more

Stocks explained

Stocks explained

Stocks (also called equities) are a type of investment where an investor buys shares (“stock”) sold by a corporation. A share of stock represents partial ownership of the company and the investor becomes a shareholder in the company.

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