The years before your retirement can be rather crucial. Regardless of when you decide to settle into retirement, the time left to retire significantly narrows down when you reach 55. Considering the fact that most people retire by 65, you have only 10 years to save for your retirement at 55. If you are older, ...

Planning for your future can be a ride of mixed emotions. While the excitement of seeing your money grow, beat inflation, and accumulate in a steady manner works as a positive affirmation, it is hard to ignore the stress that comes along. Every asset class presents a certain level of volatility and risk. This risk ...

Doctors are one of the hardest working professionals in the world. Long hours, hectic schedules, emergency consultations, and surgeries sum up the life of a physician. Considering the extreme amount of time and dedication that doctors put in their work every day, they are naturally also among the highest-paid professionals in the workforce. This is ...

Managing your finances can be a complicated and confusing process. From setting financial goals, knowing how to best save for retirement to managing your taxes in the present, and even after retiring or passing on your legacy to your kids, everything requires intricate management. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2019 Planning and Progress study, 92% of ...

How much money do I need to save for my retirement? Is my retirement savings enough to lead a comfortable life? Most people envision leading a comfortable life after retirement. However, it requires meticulous planning, investing at an early age, and managing funds wisely. Most people tend to neglect retirement plans when they’re young. However, ...

ETF or exchange-traded funds are a combination of securities that are traded on an exchange. Most of the securities in an ETF include stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, or a combination of these. ETFs offer diversified and low-cost access to a precise area of the market, allowing investors to purchase a basket of securities without purchasing ...

Financial advisors can add incredible value to your financial plan. With expertise and considerable knowledge of the investment world, economy, and people’s financial needs, these professionals can be an asset for investors. However, just like all other things, financial advisors also come at a cost. In most cases, their varied services and continued assistance in ...

Taxes are a significant part of your financial plan. They can reduce your overall earnings and eat into your investment returns. Taxes are also a wide subject that engulfs your income, estate, inheritance, short term and long term capital gains, filing status, and a lot more. This is why it is crucial to understand what ...

The New Year brings with it many new promises. Some people use this time to make resolutions. The promise of a new beginning is a great way to embark on a journey that can make positive changes to your life. While most people think about making changes in their personal and professional lives, picking up ...

Ideally, your portfolio grows with you. How you invest depends a lot on your age, and hence, your portfolio eventually shapes and looks different according to your life stage. Conventional wisdom suggests making your portfolio more conservative as you get older and approach retirement. It may be advisable to rebalance your asset allocation, lower the ...