by Liam Hunt | Aug 7, 2022 | Definitions, Portfolio Management
Using a 401(k) as a retirement vehicle is one of the best ways you can start to save for retirement from a young age. Since a 401(k) is typically an employer-sponsored plan, you can start contributing to your 401(k) right when you start your working life as long as... by Gino D'Alessio | Aug 2, 2022 | Definitions, Stock Investing
Whether you are trading stocks, forex, or futures, as traders we are all aware of the need to get one of the best trading monitors available. There are a multitude of monitors on the market. However, as a trader, we need to look out for top-notch specifications in... by Nick Saraev | Jul 8, 2022 | Definitions
There has been a simple adage in stock market trading for a long time: “buy low, sell high.” Those four words have caused a lot of people to think that playing the market is easy–despite lots of evidence that it actually might not be the best strategy. In today’s... by Liam Hunt | May 17, 2022 | Definitions, Portfolio Management
Accurate financial predictions are difficult at best. This is because uncertainty and risk are inherent characteristics of free markets. Fortunately, you can sway uncertainty in your favor by finding highly asymmetric investments and trading opportunities. Asymmetric... by Gino D'Alessio | Mar 29, 2022 | Definitions, Portfolio Management, Stock Investing
The financial services industry offers a variety of trading software platforms for day traders, swing traders, and algo traders. As a trader or investor, you’ll often ask yourself how to know what stocks to buy? These platforms offer charting and technical analysis,... by Gino D'Alessio | Mar 25, 2022 | Definitions
If you are a high-income earner, you may be limited in what amount you can contribute to a Roth IRA, or not allowed to contribute whatsoever. Thanks to a tax loophole it is still possible to get your extra savings into a Roth IRA, with what is known as a Backdoor Roth... by Gino D'Alessio | Jan 4, 2022 | Definitions, Net Worth, Portfolio Management, Stock Investing
Getting your kids in the habit of investing at an early age can help them maintain and grow their wealth once they start working. When it comes to investing, possibly the biggest factor that will create success is the time horizon. The longer your investment lasts,... by Sarah Bauder | Oct 26, 2020 | Definitions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has imposed few restrictions on what can be held within a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), making this type of retirement account is a popular choice for investors. Stocks are one of the multitudinous assets allowed in self-directed IRAs.... by Liam Hunt | Jul 14, 2020 | Definitions, Portfolio Management
A money market account (MMA) and a certificate of deposit (CD) are two financial products that generate interest income from cash savings. Both products can be thought of as fixed-income investments, like bonds, that provide predictable interest over a defined... by Liam Hunt | Jul 10, 2020 | Annuities, Definitions
A variable annuity is a type of public annuity and investment vehicle whose value is tethered to the performance of an underlying investment portfolio. Investors close to retirement age often use variable annuities to ensure financial security and supplement their... by Liam Hunt | Jul 8, 2020 | Annuities, Definitions
Private annuities are valuable tools for estate planning. In essence, a private annuity is an agreement between an individual (the “annuitant”) and the obligator to whom property is being transferred. As such, private annuities are one of the most important tools for... by Ashley Lipman | Mar 20, 2020 | Definitions
Creating a successful business is no easy task. Some business owners work for years and never realize their dream of creating a successful venture. If your existing business is doing great but you have lost your passion for the industry you operate in, selling your...
