Investing Strategies
As America rebuilds its economy, you may need to rebuild your financial portfolio. The best way to do that is to create a plan to help your portfolio weather good times and bad. Read the articles below for guidance, or work with a financial professional.
Investing Basics
- Keep a Cool Head: 4 Tips for Avoiding Financial Mistakes
It's easy for emotions to get in the way when making financial decisions—but that can lead to costly mistakes. Find out how you can take a rational approach. - What To Do with a Windfall
Receiving unexpected cash is always exciting, but what is really the best thing to do with it? - Bond Basics
Bond investments are likely to play an increasingly important role in your portfolio as you look ahead to retirement. Learn how bonds work, and why they might belong in your portfolio. - Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging
While no strategy such as dollar-cost-averaging can guarantee a profit or protect against losses in periods of declining markets, learn how a strategy of regular investing over time may help you navigate uncertain markets. - Why Do Stocks Split?
Stocks can be split for different reasons, but one of the most common is for companies to keep their stock price attractive to investors.
Diversification
- Finding the Right Asset Allocation for You
Make sure you have an appropriate blend of investment types by balancing three key essentials. Read these tips for creating a balanced portfolio. - Asset Allocation: It’s in the Mix
Your retirement savings plan should rely on a combination of stocks, bonds, and cash investments. Several considerations can help make asset allocation work for you. - Rebalancing and Your Retirement Savings
Over time, the value of individual investment options can increase or decrease with the markets. Learn how rebalancing can help you stay in line with your original investment mix. - What's Your Profile?
Are you an investment risk-taker? Or would you rather play it safe? Find out with the Investor Profile Quiz. - Asset Allocation Programs
If you aren't sure how to invest, an asset allocation program may be just what you need.
IRAs
- IRA Information Center
Learn more about Rollover IRAs, Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs. You can also read more about the changes to Roth IRAs and if you should consider converting to one. - Advantages of Starting a Roth IRA
If you already have significant pre-tax retirement savings, opening a Roth IRA may be a smart move. - Comparing IRAs (PDF)
Compare the eligibility, contributions, and distribution details for traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.
Ready to take the next step? Work with a financial professional to create an investing strategy.
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