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Are REITs A Good Investment Now? Pros And Cons Of Investing In REITs

If you’re wondering, “Should I invest in REITs?”—you’re not alone. Real estate investing has evolved far beyond buying rental properties. Today, Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, offer a powerful way to earn passive income, diversify your portfolio, and tap into property markets—without ever picking up a hammer.

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ToggleWhat is a REIT and How Does it Work?Pros of REIT InvestingCons of REIT InvestingGood REITs to Invest InTypes of REITs: Equity, Mortgage and Sector ...

Robo-Advisor VS Target Date Fund – Which Investment Strategy Is Right For You?

Robo-Advisor vs. Target Date Fund: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you want a set-it-and-forget-it investment strategy?

Are you seeking the greatest return for your risk level?

If you’re saving for a future goal, such as retirement or paying for college a decade in the future, you want a sensible investment strategy that will deliver the funds, when you need them.

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ToggleRobo-Advisor vs. Target Date Fund: A Comprehensive GuideUnderstanding the Basics: Robo-AdvisorsHow Robo-Advis...

9 Biggest Retirement Planning Mistakes: 401(k) Blunders To Avoid

Retirement planning is a big part of your financial preparation and strategy. Your 401(k) is one of the best retirement investing accounts you have and so easy to set up through your employer. Add on tax free or tax deferred growth and matching employer contributions and you’ve got a retirement planning powerhouse.

However, among the biggest retirement planning mistakes includes ignoring your 401(k) and forgetting to contribute to your workplace retirement account. Following are the 9 biggest...

14 Signs It May Be Time To Sell Your Mutual Fund

Should I Sell My Mutual Fund?

By Guest Contributor, Arielle O’Shea

Recently, the stock and bond markets have taken a tumble. This extreme price volatility reminds us that investing in the financial markets requires patience and a long-time horizon. But, does this market volatility mean you need to sell your mutual fund? 

Selling a mutual fund or ETF is a tough decision.

The seesaw prices underline experts’ advice to long-term investors: Keep to your plan and stomach the troughs. Sm...

How To Prepare For A Recession: Investing, Spending And Saving Tips To Protect Your Wealth

With the recent tumultuous performance of the stock market, recession fears are rampant. Americans are wondering, “Is a recession coming?” This article will help you understand, “What is a recession?” and educate you about how to prepare for a recession and what to do before a recession.

Are we in a Recession?

Recessions are a normal part of the ebb and flow of U.S. economic activity. A recession is an economic decline in growth, lasting at least several months and typically can’t be predic...

How To Prepare For A Recession

With the recent tumultuous performance of the stock market, recession fears are rampant. Americans are wondering, “Is a recession coming?” This article will help you understand, “What is a recession?” and educate you about how to prepare for a recession and what to do before a recession.

Are we in a Recession?

Recessions are a normal part of the ebb and flow of U.S. economic activity. A recession is an economic decline in growth, lasting at least several months and typically can’t be predi...

Groundfloor Review – High Returns With Real Estate Notes Investing

Groundfloor Investing – Invest in Real Estate Debt

Diversifying an investment portfolio is important in order to boost your investing returns. In addition to other forms of debt investing, real estate crowdfunding allows you to diversify and receive a passive income stream. This Groundfloor Investing Review provides all the information you’ll need to find out whether Groundfloor is right for you.

Groundfloor is qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer real est...

Should I Invest A Cash Windfall In The Stock Market?

Best Way to Invest Cash

A reader recently asked what to do with several hundred thousand dollars that he received when he sold his tech stocks.

What a great problem to have, you come into $100,000, $500,000 or more, in cash and you’re wondering how to invest it.

Investing large sums of money into the stock market all at once can be frightening, especially now, when the stock market is overvalued. It’s a well-known tenet that when stock prices get ahead of their underlying value, at some...

Is Money The Only Measure Of Success?

Measures of Success

During this time of year, I tend to reflect upon my accomplishments and goals. I make note of what I did well and what I need to improve going forward. I frequently think of my parents, their successes and their influence on me. I lost my Mom after a six-month illness and struggled with sadness, loss and emptiness due to her passing. I still feel her presence, and that of my Dad, who passed earlier, in my life every day.

As the new year approaches and I’m updating our p...

Do I Need A Financial Advisor? A Comprehensive Guide

Are Financial Advisors Worth It?

You’re finally earning money, contributing to a 401k or IRA and are wondering “Why do I need a financial advisor?” In your 401k you might pick a target date fund, aligned with your retirement date and decide that your investment plan is secure. But, if you’re wondering, “Do I need a financial advisor?” and are unsure of the types and functions of financial advisors, fees, benefits and where to find a financial advisor near you, continue reading. You’ll learn ...