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Are you interested in a return on investment over the long-term? If so, invest in an emerging market ETF or a growth fund. Or when you invest is your timeframe now? If so, you may want to buy one of these international value funds: Columbia International Value Z Continue reading How to Invest for Growth – Use Your Timeframe – Emerging Markets, International, Growth As concerns about deflation grow, where should you go with your investment dollars? Deflation is a sustained period of falling prices. Some analysts recommend that investors buy bonds, which can do better during deflation. The problem with bonds right now is that the interest rates are extremely low. There’s so little downside to rates, and if rates climb Continue reading If Deflation Comes Where Should Your Investment Dollars Go? Gold, Bonds, Cash, Stocks? To have a decent chance at earning returns that are high enough to generate sufficient income initially plus keep pace with inflation, most people will have to invest in a portfolio that contains at least some stocks and bonds. And when you invest in stocks and bonds – as opposed, say, to CDs – you Continue reading How to Make Your Money Last When You Retire It’s always a good to idea to make the most of tax-advantaged savings accounts and investments in your retirement planning. They’re a smart way to leverage your savings effort. But now is an especially important time to make sure you’re not overlooking any opportunities to save and invest in a tax-efficient way. Why? Well, taxes could soon Continue reading Pay less tax when planning for retirement Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA could have important implications for your estate planning strategy. Beginning this year, you can convert to a Roth regardless of your income or tax-filing status and spread the pre-tax income equally across 2011 and 2012. Should you decide to do so, it also may be a good idea Continue reading A Roth Conversion and Your Estate Planning Strategy The first half of the year is over and now is a good time to review your portfolio to be sure you are properly diversified across your target asset allocation. If you were too busy to rebalance your holdings in January, now is a great time to make any changes. You may want to take some holdings Continue reading Investing: Declare Your Financial Independence Most investors know (or should know) the tried-and-true methods to build wealth. Shift money automatically from your paycheck to a savings plan; take advantage of your employer’s matching contributions to 401(k) plans; eliminate (virtually) all consumer debt; track and trim household expenses; reduce investment fees; and, of course, save more than you’re saving now. But Continue reading Net Worth: Four Ways to Build Wealth Question: I’m a full-time student who has a part-time job at a community college. Can I start contributing to an IRA? Answer: Yes, you almost certainly can. And if you can swing it, you probably should, since contributing to an IRA early in life can be an excellent way to lay the foundation for a more Continue reading Saving: Building a Nest Egg on a Part-Time Salary |
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