According to a survey by the Society of Actuaries, one of retirees’ biggest fears is investment losses. According to their 2021 study, 66% of pre-retirees are concerned the value of their savings and investments might not keep up with...
Given current market valuations and the pending interest rate movement, many investors are drawn to short-term investments. Fortunately for those looking to invest for the short-term, there are multiple options available. What is a Short-Term Investment? Short-term investments are...
“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on, after others let go.” – William Feather Winners don’t quit the stock market. Period. Investors always win over the long term. It’s quite easy to see in the chart,...
Inflation since 2008 has been very low. The average since 2008 is a paltry 1.48%. The numbers annually are as follows: Year Rate of inflation 2008 .1% 2009 2.7% 2010 1.5% 2011 3.0% 2012 1.7% 2013 1.5% 2014 .8%...
For shorter investment timelines, the safety of your money may be more important than the fact that the money keeps up with inflation. If so, there are a handful of investment options available, including . . .