In my experience, owning your own home is a big part of the American dream. A house is often our biggest financial asset, as well as our biggest liability (via a mortgage). Deciding whether to buy a home is one of the most important financial decisions you can make,...
We sometimes use "the market" as a catchall term. But what do we really mean when we talk about the stock market?
Bonds — also known as fixed income — are one of the main tools investors and advisors use to add stability to an investment portfolio. Nevertheless, how bonds work and how they provide stability remains a mystery to many. So let’s recap some of the basics, including what bonds...
When people ask me about stocks, they mostly want to know my opinion about investing in specific companies. One thing I rarely get asked about, but that’s actually really important, is how stocks work. Stocks are the backbone of a lot of investment portfolios. And while many people know...
Being a fiduciary is a topic that is near and dear to me. It might be the most important word that you need in your vocabulary when you work with any financial professional. Therefore, we need to get past the idea that it sounds like an intimidating word, and...