Liam Hunt, Author at Sophisticated Investor

Liam Hunt

Liam Hunt, M.A., is a financial writer covering global markets, monetary policy, retirement savings, and millennial investing. His commentary and analysis have been featured in the New York Post, Reader's Digest, Fox Business, and Forbes.

Investing for Dummies: A Crash Course on How to Invest (Responsibly) for Big Gains

by Liam Hunt | Jul 28, 2021 | Portfolio Management

Only a slim majority of Americans—55%, in fact—own stocks. For many U.S. homeowners, their house is their only retirement investment to speak of. If you find yourself among the roughly one-half of Americans who are underinvested in financial markets, now’s the time to...

The 4% Rule of Retirement Withdrawals: What Is It, and Is It Still Legit? (2021 Update)

by Liam Hunt | May 12, 2021 | Portfolio Management

If you’ve been reading about retirement investing strategies, you’ve probably heard of the so-called 4% rule by now. For over two decades, this concept has dominated the conversation around optimizing retirement savings withdrawals. Proponents of the 4%...

Protecting Your IRA/401(k): “Have a strong mindset.” An interview with Rick Salmeron, CFP®.

by Liam Hunt | Apr 14, 2021 | Interviews

This week I had the pleasure to interview Rick Salmeron, CFP®, president and owner of Salmeron Financial, a wealth management firm in Dallas, TX. Rick helps others create personal financial wealth so that they can worry less about their money. Photo courtesy of...

Are We In A Stock Market Bubble? (2021 Update) + How To Invest Safely in U.S. and Global Equities Markets

by Liam Hunt | Mar 29, 2021 | Portfolio Management

The accelerated growth of the U.S. tech sector has, by many accounts, created an unstable investment environment. Although the S&P 500 is led by U.S. tech stocks with long runways, there’s no guarantee that they can be trusted to keep your money safe in the...

Investing Diversification Strategy: The Definitive Guide to Risk-Conscious Retirement Investing in 2021

by Liam Hunt | Feb 25, 2021 | Annuities, Portfolio Management

Warren Buffet famously said that diversification is protection against ignorance. For Buffet, diversification is like an insurance policy for those of us who don’t have the time, opportunity, or patience to thoroughly research the fundamentals of every stock....

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Investing for Dummies: A Crash Course on How to Invest (Responsibly) for Big Gains

The 4% Rule of Retirement Withdrawals: What Is It, and Is It Still Legit? (2021 Update)

Protecting Your IRA/401(k): “Have a strong mindset.” An interview with Rick Salmeron, CFP®.

Are We In A Stock Market Bubble? (2021 Update) + How To Invest Safely in U.S. and Global Equities Markets

Investing Diversification Strategy: The Definitive Guide to Risk-Conscious Retirement Investing in 2021

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