Though the two terms may sound alike on the surface, they're actually two quite different things -- and, in our opinion, one should not be part of your strategic financial plan.
The difference between speculation and strategic investing can be night and day. The way Premier approaches portfolio management, investing is a long-term
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Just as the travel industry has changed -- thanks to the proliferation of do-it-yourself online booking sites -- and traditional bank teller duties have been taken over by automated tellers, the financial services industry is changing, as well. Robo-advisors, or investment firms that offer
However, the news isn't all bad! Along with an increased life expectancy for most Americans, physical activity is on the rise
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My golf buddy's answer? It's probably not what you think.
My friend believes that the secret ingredient to a successful retirement lies in patience -- and the secret to patience lies in the ability to delay gratification, which, needless to say, isn't exactly a hard-wired human trait.
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Our clients often ask us how to diversify; while they understand the basic importance of not putting all of those eggs in the same basket, they’re just not sure how to go about it in the most effective manner. Here’s how to avoid diversification pitfalls and create a blueprint to evaluate your own portfolio.
While many companies provide 401(k)s as a benefit to their employees, the frequency that we hear this question is alarming. This question underscores that many 401(k) participants haven't had enough education from their 401(k) plan providers to know how to fully participate - but the stakes couldn't be higher. Once you have worked through your higher income years and reached retirement you will not get a 2nd chance. Either you will have prepared properly - or not. In our opinion, however,
Here's how small businesses can benefit from offering 401(k) plans to their employees.
Regardless of where your own retirement readiness may fall on the spectrum, you can still reap the benefits by shoring up your nest egg and bulking up your retirement savings efforts.
Here are 10 ways to give your nest egg a boost.
We certainly understand these questions; after all, the debate between proponents of active and passive investment strategies has been ongoing for almost half a century. But decades of empirical evidence support our firm's conviction that aggressive, active-management strategies employed by many investment professionals don’t work for most investors. Here’s why.
For many investors, a 401(k) retirement plan is easy to simply set and forget. It's not difficult to see why; managing a 401(k) plan with the proper knowledge or time can be intimidating. However, your retirement depends on this important account's performance, so it's important to maximize your 401(k)'s potential for returns.
Read on to discover 9 ways to strengthen your 401(k).
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