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Should I Invest When the Market is High? Dispelling the Buy Low, Sell High Myth

Most investors realize trying to time the market by always buying low and selling high isn't a realistic endeavor. Yet even with that knowledge, if you have a substantial amount of cash to invest, the thought of investing when the stock market is hovering near all-time highs may give you…

Kristin McKennaMarch 15, 2021

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What Does an IPO Mean for Employees? What to Do When Your Company Goes Public.

There were nearly 500 IPOs in 2020. According to data from FactSet, that's just 67 shy of the combined total between 2015 and 2017. And the race to go public isn't slowing down. As of the end of February 2021, more than 230 companies have gone public this year alone.…

Kristin McKennaMarch 6, 2021

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Bond Basics: How Bonds Work and the Benefits of Investing in Bonds

How do bonds work and why buy them in your investment accounts? There are several benefits of investing in bonds. Most notably, bonds provide investors with income, diversification from stocks, and stability compared to riskier asset classes. There's a lot to know about bonds, but here are the bond basics…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 8, 2021

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Stocks vs. Bonds: Differences in Risk and Return Make a Case for Both

Stocks and bonds differ in many aspects, including the risk and return investors can expect. Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things in an asset allocation. When you own a stock, you're buying a piece of equity ownership in the company. With bonds, you're buying the issuer's…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 25, 2021

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If You Own Too Much Stock In One Company, It’s a Good Time To Consider Diversifying

Can you own too much of your employer's stock? Undoubtedly, yes. Does holding a lot of company stock create the potential for a large windfall? Also, yes. For employees, it can be difficult to know how much company stock is too much. But identifying a concentrated position is often just…

Kristin McKennaSeptember 21, 2020

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Can You Plan For A Stock Market Crash?

Could you have planned for this? Investors of all ages are thinking it: could I have done anything to protect my investments from the swift market decline as a result of the COVID-19 fallout? This question is especially relevant for individuals who planned to retire in the next year, as…

Kristin McKennaApril 21, 2020

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Stress Testing a Financial Plan Using a Risk Simulation

What happens if…? That’s the million-dollar question. Stress testing a financial plan and retirement projections can help investors feel more confident in the likelihood they won’t run out of money under different conditions in the financial markets. To illustrate why investors need a robust financial model, consider this typical scenario:…

Kristin McKennaApril 15, 2020

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What Happens to the Stock Market After a Recession?

One of the most pressing questions for investors right now is where does the stock market go from here? A recovery following the global downturn in the markets could take many shapes and history can serve as a guide for how long it could take the financial markets to bounce…

Kristin McKennaApril 8, 2020

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Should You Rebalance Your Investments When the Market is Up or Down?

Whether the market is setting new highs or in the midst of a downturn, investors need to think a few steps ahead to ensure they're prepared when current conditions change—that's where rebalancing comes in. During periods of extreme market volatility, like March 2020, retirement accounts and taxable investment accounts can…

Kristin McKennaApril 6, 2020

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Don’t Get Taken Down When Your Employer’s Stock Sinks

What can happen if you own too much of your company's stock? The coronavirus outbreak is yet another example of the dangers of having too much company stock. Some C-level executives are required to hold a certain amount, but many employees voluntarily double-down by either holding vested stock or buying…

Kristin McKennaMarch 24, 2020