Most investors lose money not because markets fail, but because they fail to plan. Building a portfolio that survives market crashes, economic shifts, and changing life circumstances requires more ...

Below are five different basic investment objectives, as well as five matching example strategies. The examples are designed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Financial planning carries a widespread misconception about the time frame ...

A T. Rowe Price/MIT study reveals how retirement investors' allocation preferences and accumulated savings become more diverse with age. (AI-generated image} T. Rowe Price recently released a white ...

Most investment portfolios are designed with growth as the primary objective. But in retirement, especially when considering long-term care needs, your portfolio must serve multiple masters. After ...

Why settle for low returns on your nest egg when you can earn higher returns for about the same level of risk?

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Gen Zers are starting to invest far younger than their elder millennials and Gen Xers, according to a new study from Arta Finance. While 54 percent of Gen Z respondents in the survey said they began ...

Many investors felt like they could do no wrong with their portfolios in 2024, when US stocks were red-hot. This year has proved to be a bumpier road. Now that volatility is top of mind, you might be ...

Are You Playing It Too Safe With Your Portfolio? Dziubinski: What are some signs that an investor might be taking on too much risk or maybe playing it too safe with their allocations? Benz: Well, ...