Inflationary Risk Smoke Signals: What Could Be Ahead
Regular Money Talks readers know I believe inflation will likely remain elevated for the foreseeable future.However, the relationship between inflation and the economy isn’t necessarily…
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April 2022
Are These Risky Stocks Lurking in Your Portfolio?
Regular Money Talks readers know I’m relatively conservative when it comes to investing.In fact, my two favorite strategies are as simple as they are safe:…
Read nowSimple Strategies to Keep Inflation Out of Your Wallet
A new Quinnipiac University poll this week showed that 30% of Americans believe inflation is the most urgent issue in our country today. No other…
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Don’t Let Inflation Derail Your Investment Goals
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about stocks and the economy right now.But if you’re like most folks, inflation is probably near the…
Read nowA Powerful Strategy for Today’s Uncertain Markets
I probably don’t have to tell you that the outlook for the markets is incredibly uncertain today. But that’s especially true for folks who are…
Read nowA ‘Secret’ to Making Money in Bull and Bear Markets Alike
Over the past couple weeks, I’ve shared some of the most important ideas that have shaped how I invest my own money.The first has to…
Read nowThis Is the ‘Secret’ to Buy-and-Hold Success
Last week, I explained why I think “buy-and-hold” investing is a poor strategy for most investors most of the time.In short, it requires strict…
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Three Reasons I’ll Never Be a ‘Buy-and-Hold’ Investor
If you’ve been a Money Talks reader for long, you know I don’t always agree with the conventional wisdom on investing and finance.For example, I…
Read nowWhat You Need to Know Before Choosing a 401(k) Plan
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve covered the basics of good 401(k) investing.We learned how to avoid some of the most common mistakes…
Read nowThree Ways to Maximize Your 401(k) Contributions
Last week I shared advice from Ted Benna — the “father of the 401(k)” — on how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes…
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