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Wilderness guides tell us that the way to survive a bear attack is not to flee, but to face it down because you can’t outrun or outclimb a bear. The same is true of a bear market (prolonged decline with major indices falling by 20% or more1). If you flee . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

History has revealed that crises and extreme circumstances often inspire courage, innovation, and reinvention. That’s because we’re often forced to change our traditional approaches and ideas in response to our new environment, and as a result, new and incredible possibilities often emerge. We consider those who can find the opportunity . . .

Taking Advantage of a Roth Contribution Option Can Give You Some Flexibility in Retirement According to Vanguard’s “How America Saves 2024,” 82% of employers offer a Roth 401(k) option in addition to a traditional, or regular, 401(k) option. However, just 17% of employees contribute to a Roth. If you have . . .

Retirement savings isn’t the only financial goal you should consider in your lifetime. There are other milestones that you ought to take into account as well. When it comes to financial stability, people tend to focus on paying off debt and saving for retirement. In reality, many other financial goals . . .

Purchasing your first home is a tremendous financial commitment. There are a number of factors to consider before signing off on that long-term mortgage. So, you’re looking to purchase your first home. Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, creating a safe and secure home for yourself (and perhaps family) while building . . .

When high school seniors start to get their college acceptance letters, some students (and their parents) measure their success rate by how well-known and respected the colleges that accepted them are. Did they get in to an Ivy League school? One of their state’s top colleges? Or, will they be . . .

Changing jobs introduces a new dilemma for people, regardless of why or how often they do so: what to do with the 401(k) account they had with their former employer. Often times, this can be an afterthought when switching jobs, but it’s important to determine what steps you need or . . .