Give to Charity Without Giving Up Your Tax Deduction Using a Donor Advised Fund
If you’re missing the deduction you used to receive for charitable giving, a donor-advised fund could be the answer
What You Need to Know About Bonds
Understanding how bonds work is important because it can help you feel more confident in this part of your portfolio and provide context to questions you might have about their performance.
10 Simple Tips For Better Investing
Good investing isn’t complicated. There are common mistakes to avoid and good habits smart investors should build. Here are ten important things you should know about investing.
Why Super Smart People Can Still Be Mediocre At Money Management
I’ve spent my entire career advising a wide range of successful people. Most of them are extremely intelligent but they aren’t always rational. And that can have a negative impact on their financial decisions.
Why Expert Predictions Are Bullsh*t
Professional experts know there’s no demand for accountability. They prey on the fact that people just want a story that helps make sense of the world around them. Here’s why “expert predictions” are bullsh*t.
Diversification Doesn’t Feel Good, Here’s Why
The challenge with good diversification is it doesn’t feel good when it’s working. Keep these two things in mind if there is a part of your portfolio you hate.
4 Reasons Investors Should Worry About Market Volatility
Even though drawdowns are completely normal, you might be feeling a bit uneasy. Some people should be more concerned than others, especially if any of the following four are true.
Forecasting the Market: The 2022 Outlook Survey
Forecasting market related events with consistent accuracy is nearly impossible, but that doesn’t make it any less entertaining. Try your chance at predicting the market for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card and bragging rights.
11 Can’t-Miss Newsletters
Most newsletters in my inbox are deleted, but these are the exceptions I rarely ever miss.
How to Invest Better: Rebalance Your Portfolio the Right Way
To earn higher returns, experience less volatility, and minimize losses, you must learn to rebalance your portfolio the right way.
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Peter Lazaroff, CFA, CFP® is Plancorp’s Chief Investment Officer, a financial advisor, speaker, and author of the book Making Money Simple.