Momentum is a hot topic of research in quantitative finance because according to the efficient market hypothesis, it shouldn’t exist. But its effects are pervasive. It has been used by many of Wall Street’s elite to make billions upon billions …
On Thursday the Fed announced that the current interest rate target would remain unchanged for the near future. That leaves December open as a possibility for a small interest rate hike (a 0.25% increase) with a follow-up small interest rate …
The federal government’s thrift savings plan, commonly called the TSP, has long served as a low cost savings method for government employees. The five base funds of the TSP offer government employees access to five major asset classes in which …
Inflation can be a serious threat that will eat away your purchasing power over time if you don’t structure your investments in the right way.
Inflation acts like headwind that we are constantly fighting against. You really need to consider …
Today, I’m going to give as unbiased a review as I can of the Jackson National Perspective II Variable Annuity with LifeGuard Freedom Flex. A financial product like an annuity may not be useful for everyone, but there are those …
So with the new year upon us it’s important to take stock of your current investment contributions. The IRS has released the contribution limits for 401(k)s, the government’s TSP, 403(b)s and IRAs.
In 2012 …
Retirement is a time when many choose to purchase the house of their dreams or to move closer to their family.
However, it may not always be to your advantage to purchase a home right away and renting may prove
Today’s independent review of the Allianz MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity with Simple Income III Rider should help investors decide whether this extremely popular fixed index annuity is right for them. Toward the bottom of this post you’ll find a …
IF you have eye trouble like me, reading websites without glasses can be a pain. A while back I stumbled on this excellent little tool called Readability.
Readability is a service that allows you to save articles for reading later, …
Retirement is a time when many people move to their ideal location. Some retirees might wish to move closer to their adult children, to live in a warmer climate, or to live in a state with lower taxes. No matter …