Choosing The Right Investments
As a general rule, the younger you are and the more time you have to reach a financial goal, the more investment risk you can afford to take.
Mutual Fund Fees: Why They Matter
When shopping for a fund, keep in mind that fees play an important part in the overall return you receive on your investment.
"Sign Here Please..."
Take the time to review all documents pertaining to your account, make sure you fully understand them, and sign them yourself.
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Savings Deposit Program: The Ten Percent Solution
The Savings Deposit Program offers a guaranteed 10 percent return on up to $10,000 in savings, a rate that far exceeds traditional savings accounts.
Risk vs. Return: A Fundamental Tradeoff
The tradeoff between risk and return is one of the key concepts of successful investing.
Need An Investment Professional? Choose With Care
Check investment professionals you hire and their firms before handing over your hard-earned money.
Know The Score: How Your Credit Score Impacts Your Financial Future
Your credit score is a picture of you as a credit risk to the lender... The riskier you appear to the lender, the less likely you will be to get credit.
Stock Scams Change With The Times
"Pump and dump" stock schemers use the latest online tactics, but it's still the same old scam.
Autopilot Your Retirement Investing With TSP 'L' Funds
Lifecycle funds attempt to provide the highest possible rate of return for the amount of risk taken.
Your TSP: Think Twice Before Cashing Out
When you leave military service, consider the short- and long-term consequences before cashing out of your TSP account.
Make The Move From Saving To Investing
Once you have established a routine of saving, make that money work harder for you through investing.
Variable Annuities: Beyond The Hard Sell
Before investing for your retirement through a variable annuity, look beyond aggressive marketing tactics.
Saving For College? These Plans Make The Grade
Tax-advantaged 529 plans are designed to encourage saving for future college expenses.
Basics Of Bonds
What are bonds, and how can they fit into your investment portfolio?
Help Your Children Reach Financial Independence
Open a Roth IRA for your child, and it could grow to more than $1 million in tax-free retirement assets.
Li'l Contributions, Big Commitment
Most systematic investment plans require a 50 percent sales charge on the first year's payments, a steep price.
Financial Planning Pays Off
No team takes the field without a game plan. When it comes to your financial game plan, neither should you.
Start Now, Save Big On College Financing
The earlier you start saving for college, the more you and your child benefit from compounding interest.
Finance Your Future Today
Most people don't start serious retirement planning until their mid-to-late 40s. That's a big mistake!
Basic Training In Mutual Funds
For those who want to leave stock selecting to the pros, mutual funds offer a convenient entrance to the world of investing.
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