In 2019, the S&P 500 index returned nearly 30%! Analysts have cautioned investors that 2020 gains will be anemic, compared to 2019. Despite this warning, investors continue to pursue growth stocks at the expense of dividend or value stocks. As the saying goes, "what goes up must come down." One way&n...

The 2020 tax filing season is upon us. For those who are expecting a refund check from Uncle Sam, this is a welcoming time of the year. For others who may owe the IRS, this is one of the more stressful time of the year. If you are one of millions of Americans expecting a refund check this year, you can brighten yo...

Your investment portfolio should include securities from all major asset classes for true diversification, including U.S. large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and international equities, among others. How does the index fund investor pick a winning large-cap strategy? This 5-month investing experiment should provide som...

Previously, I showed you how to diversify your portfolio with a seven-fund approach. In this article, I'm going to simplify investing even more. I will show you how to build wealth and diversify your portfolio with just a single total stock market fund! Total stock market index fund: a match made for diversification I previously...

At first glance, investing may seem daunting. In this article, we introduce you to the S&P 500 index. If you are new to investing, this index may be  all you need to know to start building wealth. What is the S&P 500? ​The S&P 500 index: a brief introduction When people talk about the U.S. stock market, the...

As an investor, your investing approach should be twofold: maximize returns and minimize financial loss. Legendary investor Warren Buffet has two simple investing rules: Rule #1: Never lose money. Rule #2: Never forget rule #1. Maximizing returns and not losing money start with the allocation of funds in your inve...

Index funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks are 3 basic investment building blocks that can add significant value to your investment portfolio. In this article, we present them in a very clear manner to simplify investing. We outline some very interesting differences and similarities between the...

​Multi-billionaire and legendary investor Warren Buffett continues to encourage people to never bet against America, especially when it comes to investing. One of his greatest advice to investors is to invest in low-cost index funds to grow wealth. Last week, I heeded his advice, bet on America by essentially buying the U.S. eco...

It is true that $50 is not going to turn you into the next Warren Buffett, but it can help you make a triumphant entry into the world of investing. You can invest $50 in either stocks, index funds, mutual fund, among other options. Alternatively, you can hire a robo-advisor to do the job for you. Let's weigh ...