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Long/short strategies use the money from the stocks they have shorted to purchase extra stocks that they hope will go up.

If you own some mutual funds, chances are you are paying a hefty marketing price.

Here’s what you need to know to understand why the numbers may not match.

While taking Social Security at age 70 is not optimal for everyone, age 62 is optimal for almost no one.

It can be easy to forget about your company’s 401(k) because you aren’t depositing the money yourself, your pre-tax contributions are deducted from your paycheck and are electronically deposited by your employer.

PMI does not provide you, the borrower, any protection.

Those who believe that more regulation is the answer don’t understand how human nature works.

When seeking a financial advisor, you should find out if they are willing to sign a fiduciary oath putting your interests above those of their employer.

There are 2 main types of returns you want to see on your performance report. What’s the difference?

Under one theory, changes in GDP or the rate of GDP growth precede and could cause stock markets to react and move in response. This is usually not the case.

With many types of retirement accounts available, it can be difficult to keep track of how much you can put away where, especially if you are eligible to contribute to multiple accounts.

By definition and design, different types of reports produce different numbers.

I receive dire predictions with such frequency that were I to act on even a fraction of them I would never be invested in the markets.

Prudent investment practice is as much about knowing what not to do as it is about knowing what to do.

Here’s a brief explanation of the basic terms you might find on your performance report.