Easy Broker Background Check
Q: A friend recommended a broker to me. Is there an easy way for me to check out her background before I contact her? A: Yes, very easy. Go to nasdbrokercheck.com. Click "start search" and type in the...
View ArticleWays to Avoid Cold Callers
Q: I receive calls almost every day about investment opportunities. Is there anyway I can stop these people from calling me? A: These people are, of course, cold callers. If you want the calls to stop,...
View ArticleWatch "Turnover" to Avoid Paying Extra Taxes
Q: I'm looking to invest in a mutual fund. I've found one with low annual operating expenses that I think meets my investing goals. Anything else I should look out for? A: Don't forget to consider the...
View ArticleMutual Funds Without Active Management
Q: Why do many individuals use passively managed mutual funds, known as index funds, to save for retirement and other financial goals? A: Index funds try to equal, not beat, the returns of a major...
View ArticleDifferences Between Saving and Investing
Q: What are the differences between saving and investing? A: Your "savings" are usually put into the safest places or products that allow you access to your money at any time. Examples include savings...
View ArticleRaw deals and phony seals
Q: I receive emails about "once-in-a-lifetime" investment opportunities every week. I usually just delete them, but I recently got one that claimed to be endorsed by the SEC, complete with your seal....
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