INVESTING
Annuity Taxes
One attractive feature of an annuity is tax-deferral but qualified and nonqualified annuities are taxed differently.
Mutual Fund Taxes
Mutual fund taxes can be cumbersome, but there are ways to help mitigate the amount of taxes you may owe.
Diversification
An important element to successful investing is to manage investment risk while maintaining the potential for growth.
Mutual Funds
A mutual fund is a collection of stocks, bonds, and other securities with certain benefits and risks.
Closed-End Funds
W/ closed-end funds, investors pool their money together to purchase a pro managed portfolio of stocks and/or bonds.
Mutual Fund Loads
Investment Risks
Understanding different types of investment risk can help investors manage their money more effectively.
Asset Classes
Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is a method used to help manage investment risk; it does not guarantee against investment loss.
Stock and Bond Investing Alternatives
There are other ways to invest in stocks and bonds besides owning individual shares.
Dollar-Cost Averaging
Dollar-cost averaging involves investing a set amount of money on a regular basis, regardless of market conditions.