Aug 21, 2014 by John MaxfieldThe Coming Social Security Crisis Explained in Plain EnglishAccording to current projections, the main Social Security trust fund is likely to be depleted sometime between 2029 and 2059.
Aug 20, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Taking Benefits at 62 Is Smart, but Not for This ReasonThere's absolutely nothing wrong with taking Social Security early. Unless, that is, the sole reason is to invest it in the stock market.
Aug 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldFinancial Services: Investing EssentialsThe financial services sector is growing rapidly and comprising an ever-larger share of U.S. gross domestic product.
Aug 18, 2014 by John MaxfieldIs Social Security Taxable?Roughly one-third of Americans have to pay income taxes on their Social Security benefits. Here's how to know if this includes you.
Aug 18, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: The 3 Most Revealing Charts About Your BenefitsWant to know more about Social Security? These three charts are a great place to start.
Aug 15, 2014 by John MaxfieldPlaying With Fire: A Framework for Predicting FailureIdentifying companies that are on the verge of failure is easier said than done.
Aug 15, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhat's the Early Retirement Age for Social Security?Assuming you qualify for Social Security benefits, you can take them as soon as the first full month after your 62nd birthday.
Aug 14, 2014 by John MaxfieldShould You Buy the SPDR S&P 500?There's rarely a bad time to buy the world's biggest exchange-traded fund, the SPDR S&P 500.
Aug 14, 2014 by John MaxfieldWal-Mart Earnings: Flat Same-Store Sales and Lowered Forward Guidance DisappointOn Thursday, Wal-Mart reported earnings for the second quarter that revealed its continued struggle to revitalize sales in its domestic division.
Aug 14, 2014 by John Maxfield3 Reasons the SPDR S&P 500 May Be Due for a CorrectionWhile it's impossible to predict future movements of the market, there are nevertheless three reasons to suspect the SPDR S&P 500 could fall in the future.
Aug 10, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhat It Really Means to Invest Like Warren BuffettInvesting like Warren Buffett is much less active than you may think.
Aug 7, 2014 by John MaxfieldFinancials: Investing EssentialsEven though the financial sector serves as the "nervous system of capitalism," you still need to be selective about which of its stocks to invest in.
Aug 7, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhat Is the Export-Import Bank and Why Are Politicians So Worked Up Over It?At the end of September, the Export-Import Bank must be reauthorized by Congress. Will lawmakers choose to do so?
Aug 5, 2014 by John MaxfieldHedge Funds: Investing EssentialsDespite the allure, the hedge fund industry offers little advantage to the average investor.
Aug 4, 2014 by John MaxfieldLarge-Cap Stocks: Investing EssentialsFor beginning investors, there are few better places to start than large-cap stocks.
Aug 3, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Why Are Taxes Going Up While Benefits Go Down?Recent research shows that most retirees will now pay more into the Social Security system than they get out of it.
Aug 2, 2014 by John MaxfieldWarren Buffett: How to Avoid Going BrokeWhat Warren Buffett means when he says: “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s been swimming naked.”
Aug 2, 2014 by John MaxfieldMortgage Rates: Why 2014 Is a Great Year to Buy a HomeWith mortgage rates still roughly half the long-fun average, homebuyers should be jumping at the chance to own a piece of the American dream.
Aug 2, 2014 by John MaxfieldWarren Buffett's Secret Weapon You Never Hear AboutFor the savvy investor, there are few things as valuable as time.
Aug 1, 2014 by John MaxfieldS&P 500: Investing EssentialsOne of the oldest stock market indexes in the country, the S&P 500 serves as the backbone of American equity markets.
