Q&A Time: Questions on Lincoln National, MetLife and Other Financial Stocks, and Apple
Ted Parrish, CFA, answers listeners’ questions on Lincoln National, MetLife and Apple.
Q&A Time: Total Market Funds, PepsiCo and Taxes on Dividends
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss listeners’ questions regarding using only one fund and ETF for diversification; why investors should hold PepsiCo, and Obama’s proposed tax increase on dividends.
Growth vs. Value: What's the Difference?
You should understand what you are buying when choosing between a growth or value stock for your portfolio. Find out more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Active vs. Passive Portfolio Management
Portfolio managers employ many methods when managing a portfolio. We take a look at active vs. passive management in this week’s Financial Tip.
Q&A Time: Omnicare’s Bid for PharMerica and Oil Companies
The research analysts answer listener’s questions on Ominicare’s bid for PharMerica and how to invest for a rise in oil prices.
Q&A Time: Kraft Foods, Inc. (NYSE: KFT) to spin off?
We address an investor’s question on Kraft’s intention to split the company into two companies.
Q&A Time: Fixed-Income Clarification, Portfolio Adjustment for Retirement and Economic Growth
The “Money Talks” hosts answer listener’s questions on economic growth and shifting a portfolio toward income investments in preparation for retirement.
SIMPLE Plans Really Are Simple
SIMPLE plans have eligibility and contribution requirements like most other employer-sponsored retirement plans, however, they allow employees to save a generous amount for retirement. For details on the types of SIMPLE plans and some of the rules that govern them, read this C.P.A. Insight.
Q&A Time: Stock Questions: Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, Research in Motion, Abbot Labs, and Aaron’s Inc.
We answer listeners’ stock questions on Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM), Abbot Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN).
Behavioral Finance
You might not even be aware of it, but your emotional biases likely affect your investment decisions.