by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 31, 2015 | Decision Making, Financial Strategies
A stock’s risk is more than just its price plummeting. Understanding all the risks in buying a stock can help you decide whether it is appropriate for you. Here are four types of risk to consider before buying a stock: Commodity price risk Commodity trading impacts... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Dec 29, 2015 | Decision Making, Financial Plan, Financial Strategies, Podcasts
Why do 90 million Americans invest their money in mutual funds? What are the characteristics of these investors, and should you follow in their footsteps? Can a mutual fund be useful to you? Listen to this financial podcast for tactics and strategies in investing in... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 24, 2015 | Other
After listening to a news report, my son asked me a question about the economy. It became clear to me that he needed to learn fundamental economic terms like “productivity growth,” “the short-term debt cycle,” and “gross domestic product.” But how could I give him a... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Dec 22, 2015 | Financial Strategies, Podcasts
Worried that interest rates will jump and you won’t be able to make money from bonds? Are you afraid that if interest rates go up, your money can get locked into low-interest bonds and you’ll miss out on potential profit? How can you earn current income and maintain... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 17, 2015 | Behavior finance
Money is like sex. If you don’t actively teach your kids the right facts, they’ll pick up all sorts of information on the street. The best way to introduce your children to the money world is to talk to your kids about money early and often. Learning about money from... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Dec 15, 2015 | Behavior finance, Decision Making, Financial Strategies, Podcasts
Want to avoid a fight about money? Money is one of the biggest causes of friction in a relationship. Many couples fight over what belongs to each one, their debts, each other’s spending, or how much money they should give to their children. Very often, these arguments... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 10, 2015 | Other
The demographic cycle is one of the most important, yet often neglected, factors for predicting economic prosperity and performance. Demographics, statistical data related to the population and its various sectors, often reflect social changes that drive the economy.... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Dec 8, 2015 | Financial Plan, Financial Strategies, Podcasts
Are ETFs a good investment for you? ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are a very popular investment, but before investing in them there are a few important things that you need to know. This week’s financial podcast gives you some important advice and guidance. You can... Click for more
