In 2019, more than 16 million American workers were self-employed. In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic forced even more Americans to become their own bosses. Although there are positives to building your own business, juggling the responsibilities that come...
“I said it would happen.” “It had to happen.” “I knew it would happen.” You’ve probably made statements like these at one point or another. That’s because once an event occurs, our brains immediately connect the new information from what happened to related knowledge...
Reading is one of the best ways to become a better investor. While many people assume it’s important to be well-read on current news and economic trends, a better use of your time is to read books that deepen your understanding of markets and give you the proper...
Last week marked the release of How I Invest My Money, a collection of essays compiled by Josh Brown and Brian Portnoy and illustrated by Carl Richards. A variety of financial professionals contributed to the book, sharing personal stories and glimpses into, as the...
With election season heating up, debates on what a Trump or Biden victory could mean for the stock market are intensifying, too. Questions on how each candidate’s potential victory would impact the market aren’t unique to the 2020 U.S. presidential election. We see...
As interest grows in environmental, social and governance (or ESG) investing, a lot of people may wonder why their 401(k) plan does not offer ESG funds. I’ve even noticed some smart financial thinkers suggest that people should lobby their employers to add ESG funds...
