Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are receiving intense media coverage, prompting many investors to wonder whether these new types of electronic money deserve a place in their portfolios.
Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies are the subject of much debate and fascination. Given bitcoin’s dramatic price changes, it is not surprising that many are speculating about its possible role in a portfolio.
Tesla being added to the widely tracked S&P 500 Index stirred up quite a lot of attention. No surprise, given that Tesla is the largest company to ever join the index.
One of the easiest ways to get in big financial trouble is to fund your lifestyle on credit—by running up big balances on your credit cards, up to maxing them out.
You’re hankering for a second home in retirement. Whether you see it as your home away from home or as another source of income, here are points to consider before you buy a vacation home.
If you had to guess, would you say there have been more bull markets (stretches of time the S&P 500 rose more than 20%) or bear markets (times when stock prices fell 20% or more)?
Some investors favor a dollar-cost averaging approach to deploying their investment capital. Unlike lump-sum investing, in which the full amount of available capital is invested up front, DCA spreads out investment contributions using installments over time.
