Common Investing Mistakes
Recognizing common behavioral mistakes can make a world of difference in your portfolio's performance. Here are three issues that often trip up investors and how to navigate them.
Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle creep is a phenomenon where people increase their spending as their income increases, leading to a higher cost of living and less disposable income. This can be a dangerous cycle that can lead to financial instability and debt.
Pay Yourself First
Your savings rate is key for measuring your financial health and achieving financial independence.But which comes first: saving money or paying expenses?
The Death of Active Management
The latest SPIVA report card was just released showing a whopping 97% of mutual funds underperforming their own benchmarks. There is no legitimate excuse to be paying Wall St. mutual fund stock pickers anymore.
How Your Credit Score Actually Works
Your credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, and it plays a crucial role in your financial life. A good credit score can help you qualify for loans at lower interest rates, save money on insurance, and get approved for apartments.