Reading tea leaves or other people's minds has never been one of my strong suits. But the writing is on the wall: Investors return to boost stock market ETF rally. Retail investors have returned in large numbers extending the stock market ETF rally. USA Today has reported that more retail investors are returning to the stock market removing money from their mattresses to invest in riskier stock ... Read More
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Low Cost ETF Investing: Join the Investing Wave
Looking for an investing edge? Try lowering your costs. Beat the stock market professionals at their own game through low cost ETF investing. Despite the cold weather and frigid water temperatures, jump in and join the investing wave. Adopt a low cost ETF investing approach and you may improve your returns and your personal bottom line. For more on Investing on a Shoe String with Low Cost ... Read More
Muni Bond Strategies for Investors Now
Historically, muni bond yields have tended to range between 85% and 90% of US Treasuries though the effective yield to investors has been higher because of the benefit from the tax exemption. This is because muni bond interest is tax exempt on the federal level and on the state level if you are a resident from where the bond is issued. On the whole, investors in this asset class tend to be ... Read More
Navigating thru Volatile Times – A Road Map & Resource Guide
On Wednesday, March 11, I launched the inaugural event of my Financial Road Map Series teleconferences. I want to thank each of you who stopped by to listen in to my brief discussion on taking control of your financial future by controlling what you can. To recap the important points we discussed: 1.) Control What You Can: No sense in worrying about things that are beyond our individual ... Read More