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When it comes to your money, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. It’s wise to educate yourself so you are prepared to evaluate any financial advice you are given to ask the right questions. Learn more about the various terms and concepts associated with investing.
Asset allocation can help you manage the type of risk investors face in their portfolio's. Read on to get the facts on different types of assets and how to balance risk and return by spreading your investment dollars among stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives.
Knowing how much emergency savings you need to have does not need to be a mystery. Take the next two minutes to find out how much you should be keeping in your cash reserve and how that number could change with your employment status and age.
Our latest article gives you the facts on target date funds—why have they become so popular and what the advantages and disadvantages of this type of investment vehicle are. To find out what our expert is saying about what characterizes a target date fund and how they can help you, read on.
In this piece, CAPTRUST experts dive into the latest market expectations as new information emerges on the coronavirus’s economic impact and the potential for an oil price war.
The U.S. stock market (as measured by the S&P 500 Index) has fallen by 15 percent since reaching an all-time high last Wednesday, more than erasing 2020’s year-to-date gains. The catalyst for this dramatic move appears to have been global investors’ assessment that the novel coronavirus has entered a new phase—and that the virus’s economic impact would be larger than previously thought. According to news reports, the virus is spreading to other parts of the world and containing it may be a challenge, potentially forcing investors to reassess their expectations for the markets.
A lot goes into planning to start a family. Don't overlook your insurance needs. Read more to make sure you are providing adequate coverage for you and your family.
The economy is good, and Americans are on a spending spree. American household debt hit a record $13.95 trillion in 2019[1]. The majority of U.S. households—about 300,000—hold that nearly $14 trillion in debt. Your household, whether you’re single or married with children, is probably one of them. Your debt—money you’ve borrowed and promised to pay back in the future, usually with interest—is likely a car loan, a mortgage, or a student loan.