TurboTax is the most popular tax preparation software on the market. I use this software myself and recommend it highly. The service is easy to use, even if you’ve never used tax preparation software ... Read More about TurboTax Review 2020 (2019 Tax Year) – Is TurboTax the Best DIY Tax Software?
What Can I Do to Protect My Investments From a Market Downturn?
Are you worried the market may be poised for a fall? If so, you can implement some strategies now that can protect your investments from a market downturn. In a bear market, there are no perfect ... Read More about What Can I Do to Protect My Investments From a Market Downturn?
Should You Invest in a Bull Market? What to Do When the Market Is High
"Buy low, sell high" is one of the most time-honored investing strategies. But what happens when the entire stock market is at a bull market, like it is now? Is it a bad time to invest? That's one ... Read More about Should You Invest in a Bull Market? What to Do When the Market Is High
How to Keep Your Financial Information Secure
What are you doing to keep your financial information secure? The Information Age has streamlined much of modern life. But it’s also exposed us all to the risk of security breaches. It's not just ... Read More about How to Keep Your Financial Information Secure
When Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?
Investment portfolios are like vegetable gardens. You have to "prune" them periodically in order to keep them healthy. You do that by rebalancing your investment portfolio. If you use an investment ... Read More about When Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?
The Safe Withdrawal Rate – Does the 4% Rule Still Apply?
The safe withdrawal rate was first calculated to answer a major concern when it comes to retirement: Will I outlive my money? Given the fact that people are living longer than ever, outliving your ... Read More about The Safe Withdrawal Rate – Does the 4% Rule Still Apply?
How to Keep Your Investment Fees Low – And Why It’s So Important to Your Bottom Line
When it comes to investing, most folks concentrate mainly on the overall rate of return on their portfolio. Investment fees fall somewhere further down on the priority list. But let's say you pay ... Read More about How to Keep Your Investment Fees Low – And Why It’s So Important to Your Bottom Line
Motif – Adding Creativity to the Investment Universe
Editor's Note: As of April 2020, Motif is shutting down. Client accounts will be moving to Folio Investing, while Charles Schwaab is acquiring Motif's technology and intellectual property. Please see ... Read More about Motif – Adding Creativity to the Investment Universe
TaxAct Review 2019 – A Powerful Tax Software Solution to Fill Most Needs
TaxAct is one of the leading tax preparation software packages available. The service was founded in 1998, and it enables you to prepare all types of returns, regardless of the degree of ... Read More about TaxAct Review 2019 – A Powerful Tax Software Solution to Fill Most Needs
Personal Capital vs. Mint – Which is the Best Financial Software?
Personal Capital and Mint are two of the most prominent financial services platforms. They both offer a free service that offers users powerful money management or investment tools to help manage ... Read More about Personal Capital vs. Mint – Which is the Best Financial Software?