Investment Articles

For more tips to help you get the most out of your Plan of a Lifetime, Just check out these articles on various aspects of the investment world.

Subject	Title of Article
Investment Basics	The Basics of Investing How does a person even begin to understand the basics of investing for retirement when the investments sound complicated and confusing? Start at the beginning. Understanding Risk The greatest risk in a retirement savings plan is not the day-to-day changes in the value of your investments. The greatest risk is not taking one. Find out how to manage risk.
Bonds	Bonds: Look Before You Leap  Consider these points before your shift assets.
Stocks	A Guide to Stocks Learn about the many different types of stocks, their characteristics and the role they can each play in a diversified investment portfolio.
The Economy/Markets	Stay the Course These are difficult times for most American investors. Find out why doing nothing is often the wisest course of action during volatile markets. How to Calm Your Market Jitters The decade-long upward-moving stock market of the 1990s came to a halt in 2000. But how bad is the market downturn, and what should you do to protect yourself? A Tale Of Two Markets: The NYSE And The Nasdaq Find out why the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq often seem to be like two ends of a seesaw – when one is up, the other is down. Understanding Stock Indexes To know how well your stocks are doing, you need to compare investment performance against similar types of stocks. This is where a stock index is useful. Market Volatility Before you react to these unsettling times by changing your retirement savings strategy, there are a few investment basics you should keep in mind.
Diversification	Strategic Allocation Funds – A Sweet Solution Choosing how to allocate your investments may seem like a trip to the candy store. Strategic allocation funds may make your decision easier.