Six Ways A Recession Resembles A Bad Mood

To put market and recessionary concerns in perspective, it might help to describe six ways a recession resembles a bad mood.
History Shows That Stock Gains Can Add Up After Big Declines

Sudden market downturns can be unsettling. But historically, US equity returns following sharp declines have, on average, been positive.
Key Points to Remember During Times of Market Volatility

In times of economic volatility, it is important to remember that markets have historically rewarded long-term investors.
How Do We Choose The Funds We Use?

Does it seem like there has been an extra level of uncertainty lately that is threatening your investment plans?
Investing in I Bonds

Protecting your wealth is mostly about building and maintaining a well-structured investment portfolio with a few anti-inflation elements.
Do Downturns Lead to Down Years?

The US stock market had positive returns in 17 of the past 20 calendar years, despite some notable dips in many of those years.
The Rewarding Distribution of US Stock Market Returns

Annual stock market returns are unpredictable, but “up” years have occurred much more frequently than “down” years in the United States.
Investing in Uncertain Times

After looking at interest rates and inflation, let’s talk about what an investor should do when interest rates and inflation are on the rise.
Understanding Inflation

Inflation is the rate at which money loses its purchasing power over time. Let’s take a look at some factors that help us measure inflation.
Interest Rates, Inflation and Investment Strategy

At its March 15–16 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal target funds rate by a quarter point.