After a short summer rally the stock and bond markets are continuing to experience volatility and a measurable sell off. This appears to be mostly a result of the Federal Reserve Bank raising interest rates against the backdrop of an already slowing economy. We expect this volatility to continue over the next few months as the markets digest more interest rate hikes and the probability of a recession. In the short term, you will likely...

Paying fees for professional investment management is something we’d all like to avoid. Why pay for some guy in a suit to manage your investments when you can do-it-yourself with a simple online brokerage account? There are many reasons to trust a professional - read on to find out whether it’s worth it to go with the pros. Active vs. Passive A key distinction for investors is whether you want a passive investment strategy or...

Remember way back to your first paycheck. The moment you open the envelope anticipating the windfall when all your hard work pays off. Then, like a swift kick to your gut, realty hits. Your takeaway earnings are almost always way lower than what you expected. Once the shock and horror of taxes goes away, money management comes into play. Most of the time these days, paychecks are spent before the money hits your account. If...