Category Archive for: ‘Financial Planning’
How to Invest If You’re Worried a Recession is Coming
By Alexander Kurov Professor of Finance, West Virginia University Although the U.S. economy continues to grow and add jobs, talk of a recession is increasingly in the air due to a number of worrying signs. Business investment and consumer confidence are taking a hit due …
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Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Instead of hauling out those familiar New Year’s resolutions about eating less and exercising more, how about focusing on your financial well-being? Here are 12 resolutions that can help ensure your financial confidence in retirement. 1 GET YOUR BALANCE SHEET IN ORDER You can’t expect …
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Righting the Ship After a Financial Setback
by Navneet Pahal 2020 has proven to be a challenging year in many ways, not the least of which has been a less than hospitable financial environment. Events ranging from a significant bear market in stocks earlier in the year to a dramatic increase in …
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Indian Americans Grace the 2020 Forbes 400 List
Over the past four decades, Forbes magazine has tracked the fortunes of the wealthiest Americans through its annual list of 400 top earners. According to this year’s list, the total wealth of individuals on the list comes in at $3.2 trillion. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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How to Financially Prepare for a Natural Disaster
With the focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, the coming hurricane and wildfire season is likely not on many Americans’ radars right now. However, with many people in a financially precarious position over the last couple of months, it’s more important than ever to be prepared …
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Don’t Let Emotional Investing Cloud Your Judgement
It’s important to maintain a level head in times of market turbulence. But that is often easier said than done, especially in the heat of market volatility. Even with the best intentions, investors can be challenged by their own bias and emotions when it comes …
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The New Global Economy after Coronavirus by Bharat Jhunjhunwala
There are three uncertainties regarding the long term economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). One, whether a vaccine is invented to prevent the spread of the virus or not. Two, whether this virus will get eliminated during the summer months or it will reappear in …
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Getting “2020 Vision” on Your Finances in The New Year
By Supal Vora The start of the new year is a great time to focus on your finances and put them into perspective. Competing demands on our time can often cloud our line of sight on what really matters. So, if you want a better …
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Why You Need Life Insurance
By Supal Vora We’ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Often, the answer is “yes,” but it depends on your specific situation. In general, you should consider life insurance protection if any of the following applies to …
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How to Help Adult Children Without Harming Your Own Financial Future
By Supal Vora Would you be willing to delay your retirement to help your child pay for their first car, college education or wedding? Increasingly, many Americans say the answer is yes. According to a recent study published by Ameriprise Financial, 1 in 3 parents …
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