Jun 25, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe 5 Best Schwab Mutual FundsThese 5 Schwab mutual funds are the very best it has to offer, carrying low fees and market-beating returns.
Jun 25, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe 22 Most Important Wall Streeters You’ve Never Heard OfJust 22 people can make or break billion-dollar mergers or multi-million dollar executive paydays.
Jun 24, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and E*Trade Are Plunging TodayBrexit will be a boon for brokerage commissions, but a likely bust for lending-related revenue sources.
Jun 24, 2016 by Jordan WathenBrexit: How It's Affecting Each Sector in Your PortfolioHow the Brexit has affected your portfolio so far depends on what you hold. One sector was up Friday by more than 1% as other sectors plummeted.
Jun 24, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Affiliated Managers Group Are Dropping TodayThe company's ownership of foreign stock funds is spooking investors after Brexit.
Jun 24, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, and Royal Bank of Scotland Are Plunging TodayAn unexpected Brexit slams the big U.K. banks.
Jun 24, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe Death of the Home Equity Line of CreditThe home equity line of credit seemingly exists only in the history books.
Jun 23, 2016 by Jordan WathenIs Fundrise as Good as It Seems?Marketing materials promise big dividend yields from real estate investments, but is it too good to be true?
Jun 22, 2016 by Jordan WathenHow to Calculate the Present Value of a Perpetual AnnuityHere's how to calculate the present value of a perpetual annuity that promises to pay flat or growing annual payments with helpful examples.
Jun 22, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe 5 Best Schwab Index FundsThese five Schwab index funds offer low expense ratios, low turnover, and wide diversification.
Jun 21, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhat Investors Can Learn From Berkshire Hathaway's Greatest CompanyGEICO is an excellent case in why reported earnings aren't always the best way to understand a business's true profitability.
Jun 17, 2016 by Jordan WathenEverything You Should Know About Your Mutual FundThere’s more to a fund than just its name. Here’s how to do deep due diligence into the mutual funds in your retirement account.
Jun 15, 2016 by Jordan WathenVanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares -- Own the Whole Stock MarketWhen you buy the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index you become an owner of practically every stock that trades on American stock exchanges.
Jun 10, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy H&R Block Stock Surged TodayThe company's busy tax-season quarter was better than analysts were expecting.
Jun 9, 2016 by Jordan Wathen5 Reasons to Own the Vanguard Total International Stock Index FundThis Vanguard fund gives you the opportunity to buy a diversified basket of virtually every single publicly-traded company outside the United States.
Jun 8, 2016 by Jordan Wathen4 Charts From Main Street Capital's Analyst Day PresentationHere are some of the most important tidbits from Main Street Capital's recent presentation.
Jun 8, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc. Are Soaring TodayAshford Hospitality Prime received an offer to acquire all of its assets, but it's hardly a done deal.
Jun 8, 2016 by Jordan WathenNo Easy Money for Credit Card CompaniesDespite rapid growth in industry balances, and benign credit metrics, publicly-traded companies that focus on credit cards are failing to keep pace with the market.
Jun 7, 2016 by Jordan WathenVanguard Institutional Index Fund: Part of the Largest Mutual Funds on EarthHere's how Vanguard's Institutional Index Fund and related funds grew to attract more investor wealth than any other group.
Jun 6, 2016 by Jordan WathenIncome Annuity: Pros and Cons of Predictable IncomeAn income annuity can be ideal for some people, but you should be aware of their pros and cons.