How to construct your portfolio for maximum income in retirement
Attractive bond yields have been a boon for investors, such as retirees, who want to generate income from their portfolios. Yet, those who want to live off the income generated by their investments — without selling any stocks — may want to reconsider how their portfolio is set up. An efficient portfolio typically focuses on […]
How to play Japanese stocks, finally hitting a new high after 34 years
You think the S & P 500 at an historic high is something to celebrate? Imagine how the Japanese feel. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index , a price-weighted index of 225 Japanese stocks, has also hit an historic high. But unlike the S & P 500, which has been hitting historic highs regularly, it’s been 34 years […]
How to reduce health-care costs during Medicare Advantage open enrollment
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Certain retirees can now change their health coverage during Medicare Advantage open enrollment, which runs until March 31. Medicare Advantage is health coverage provided through private companies that are paid by Medicare to cover your benefits. If you’re already on a Medicare Advantage plan, you can take advantage of […]
Imposter scams are top fraud of 2023, FTC says. How to protect yourself
Vasily Pindyurin | fStop | Getty Images Consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, and imposter scams were the most prevalent swindle, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Nearly 854,000 people filed complaints to the FTC about imposter scams in 2023. This represents 33% of the total consumer fraud reports filed to […]
Outlook on Japan stocks and how to invest
Investors have been piling into Japan’s markets, repeatedly pushing them to record highs. The enthusiasm for Japan’s stocks was reflected on Tuesday when its benchmark index Nikkei 225 climbed to a 34-year high. Will its bull run continue though, and how should investors play this Asian market? Here’s what Wall Street and other pros say, […]
How to make money investing in software stocks, according to Trivariate Research
Investors looking to make money in the software space may want to consider this winning strategy, according to Trivariate Research. “Own Software stocks with low but accelerating revenue growth: Our work shows this is by far the best way to make money in software,” wrote founder Adam Parker, highlighting a basket of stocks that have […]
How to create a diversified bond portfolio with up to 6% yield
Rising yields were one of last year’s major themes as bonds crept into a bear market. Yields on the 10-year Treasury shot up to as much as the 5% mark in October — a 16-year high — but has since dropped to just above the 4% level. Yields and prices move in opposite directions. But […]
How to protect your portfolio amid rising geopolitical risks
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Chaos in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Two years of war in Ukraine. Tensions in the South China Sea. Geopolitical risks are rising around the globe, making it a tough and uncertain time for investors. In the second Pro Talk […]
Here’s how to take advantage
TikTok‘s latest financial trend, “loud budgeting,” has been gaining steam, and experts say it’s easier to accomplish than many might think. The concept encourages consumers to take control of their finances and be vocal about making money-conscious decisions, rather than modeling purchase behaviors after celebrities and their bottomless pockets. It can be as simple as […]
How to vet your tax preparer, according to the IRS
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Why it may be harder to find an accountant Accounting bachelor’s degree completions have been falling about 3% every year since 2015, according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The number of new candidates sitting in for the certified public accountant exams has also been declining […]