The Simple Truth (Blog)
Welcome to a place that is free from the bias of Wall Street. A blog devoted to providing information that gives you the very best chance for success. Where we pull back the curtains to reveal what really matters. Where you can find answers, without getting a hidden agenda in return.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
There’s a famous saying in Tibet: If a problem can be solved, there is no use worrying about it. If it can’t be solved, worrying will do no good. The same can be said of investing.
read moreWill Rising Interest Rates Hurt Stock Prices?
Q: Will Rising Interest Rates Hurt Stock Prices?
read moreThe Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money
It’s hard enough to save for a house, tuition or retirement. So why are so many Americans willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? In this Freakonomics podcast, experts explore the flaws of active investing and the superiority of the low-cost index fund.
read moreWhat to Consider Before You Buy a Vacation Home
The cost of owning and renting a vacation home can be much higher than initially anticipated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
read moreOdds Overwhelmingly Favor Diversification Over Stock Selection
Investors are always looking to find the next Amazon, but is trying find the next “superstock” worthwhile? New research from Professor Hendrik Bessembinder shows that most U.S. stocks don’t beat Treasury Bonds and that searching for the next superstock is likely to end in disappointment. To capture top performers and harness stocks’ power for growth, diversification is key.
read moreWhat is Disability Insurance?
A disability insurance policy provides income protection in the case of disability or illness. Most people insure their home, car, health and life, yet many neglect to insure their earning power, or human capital. The odds of suffering a long-term disability is several times greater than the odds of death. The average 40-year-old has a 45 percent chance of becoming disabled for three months or longer before reaching age 65.
read moreBeat The Field by Shooting Par
Beating par in golf is extremely difficult—even for elite pros. It’s the same in investing. With golf’s US Open Championship underway, Vista’s Dougal Williams reminds readers that when it comes to long-term investing, par wins.
read moreDoes a Variable Annuity Make Sense for You?
Q: What is a variable annuity, and does it make sense for me?
read moreIndex Funds Still Beat ‘Active’ Portfolio Management
According to Princeton professor of economics, Burton Malkiel, “there is no better way for individuals to invest in the stock market and save for retirement.”
read moreWhat If Everybody Indexed?
Despite passive investing’s incredible recent growth, there are several reasons we’re not concerned with indexing becoming too popular.
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