Stock Market
A Bear Market Can Be a Smart Time to Do a Roth Conversion
There is a tax-smart retirement move that just became less expensive due to the fact that the bear market for stocks has reduced your portfolio values.
IRA Alert: Check If You Can Lower Your Investing Cost
There’s a wonderful fight going on that will make winners of investors who are paying attention.
Investment
I have said this over and over again, but I really think it bears repeating. When the stock market goes down we all get scared. But, as soon as it goes up for a day or two, we want to believe and...
How to Handle a Rocky Stock Market
The stock markets delivered a lump of coal at the end of 2018. December was one of the worst months for investors in years, and when you take a glance at your year-end statements, you will likely...
How to Invest for the Long-Term: Keep it Simple
Well, after more than 10 years of a very strong bull market, I can’t say I am surprised at the recent decline in stocks. I understand it can be unsettling. And you may be thinking you need to...
Why You Should Hope for a Bear Market
When stocks fall at least 20 percent it signals a bear market. One of the best investment tips I can offer you is to root for a bear market for stocks.
Four Smart Moves in a Falling Stock Market
Nobody likes to see the value of their investment accounts fall, but whether it’s a correction (a drop of at least 10% but less than 20%) or a full-on bear market (a decline of 20% or more) the reality is that markets go through rough periods. Always have, and always will.
