Cashing in your chips could be a big mistake with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting new highs. This has been an extraordinary year for stocks, and it just seems
4 Things to Do With the Stock Market at a New All-Time High
5 Reasons You Should Be a Long-Term Investor
If you want to retire comfortably, this is your best investment strategy. Whether you’re a brand-new investor or a seasoned veteran of many years or decades, the stock market can
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Dear Mr. Berko: I’ve been a member of an eight-person investment club for 11 years that meets once a month. We get into some spirited discussions and have a portfolio
The Most Important IRA Chart You’ll Ever See
You may be surprised at what an IRA could do for your retirement. There are plenty of IRA facts I could share with you that could help make the case
Think You’re an Expert at Investing? This Simple Test Can Provide an Answer
A Nobel laureate’s book on cognitive errors offers a quick test anyone can benefit from. Want to know if you’re any good at investing? Pull out a sheet of paper
Roth IRA or 401(k): Which Should You Choose?
These tax-advantaged plans battle it out for your investment dollars. Saving and investing for retirement is serious business. If you hold off on either, you could cripple your chances of
Yahoo and ETP
Dear Mr. Berko: I own 150 shares of Yahoo, and I also own 200 shares of Verizon, which is buying Yahoo for $4.8 billion. Please tell me what you think
12 Reasons to Hate Bank Stocks
Bank stocks are the worst. Here’s why It’s been a tough decade for bank stocks, leaving a lot of investors, including me, disappointed with the whole industry. As we approach
Bank of America Rebounding
Dear Mr. Berko: My stockbroker wants me to buy 200 shares of Bank of America for my individual retirement account and keep them for the long term. I read your
Why I Just Bought More Netflix Inc. Stock
The leading streaming service sold off after its recent earnings report, but the long-term story still looks promising. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares plummeted earlier this week following disappointing subscriber growth in its