Tips for Long Term Investing in a Company 401(k) Plan

Q. I recently began employment with Amazon in one of their Fulfillment Centers. I have the opportunity to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which is managed by Vanguard. I am 29 years old. The company plan offers many investment options and I d…

RS Chart of The Day

Point and Figure RS Charts are calculated by dividing one security by another and plotting the ratio on a PnF chart.  When the ratio is rising, it is plotted in a column of X’s and reflects the numerator outperforming the denominator.  Likewise, when the relative strength ratio is declining, it is plotted in a column […]

Cloning the Largest Hedge Fund in the World: Bridgewater’s All Weather

Bridgewater is the world’s largest hedge fund at $160 billion, and employs over 1,400 people.  You can find a 140 document on the culture of Bridgewater if you would like to know more about how the company works.  And if you want to know more about how the economy works, here is a fun video. More…

The only funds you need in your portfolio now

The number of funds you own isn’t nearly as important as the types of securities your funds own. Here are three smart and simple retirement portfolios for 2015 (and beyond).

Start 2015 Strong With Our New Year Money Challenge on Pinterest

There is something special about this time of year that makes us introspective and pushes us to set new ambitious goals for the coming year. However, we don’t want you to set resolutions or goals that you quickly forget about or don’t know …

New Rules for CFP Certification

Two changes will come into effect by July — an alternative capstone course, and a broadened definition of experience requirements.

New Rules for CFP Certification

Two changes will come into effect by July — an alternative capstone course, and a broadened definition of experience requirements.