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Misleading risk profiles in most qualified plans can cause big problems down the road. Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and …
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Some investors mistakenly believe that bonds can’t or won’t lose money If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that bonds aren’t what they used to be. Values are declining, risk is up, investors …
One of the biggest fears people have is running out of money in retirement. And for many Americans, this is a very real risk, not an irrational phobia. If you are a reasonably healthy 65-year-old …
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Startup Employee Series (Part 3 of 3) Planning ahead will allow you to capture as much upside potential as possible on your employee stock options. Recap - Part 1: "triple-pain" in …
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Startup Employee Series (Pt. 2 of 3)I think there is a misconception about what employee stock options are and why people get them. In Part 1 of this 3-Part series, we laid out three risks that …
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Startup Employee Series (Pt. 1 of 3) Investors are an integral part of the startup ecosystem. They risk their capital on the ideas and reputations of startup founders, and their teams, to help bring …
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As investors educate themselves about the financial advice that is accepted as “common wisdom,” many begin to realize that 401(k)s might not be the “retirement solution” they thought they were. Even …
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The Golden Rule: "He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules" -Nelson Nash Do you have access to cash on demand? Or are you locking up your assets? The answer may be influencing your prosperity more than …
