Investing

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Time value of money calculators to determine relative worth, present value of money versus future value of money. Calculate present value of lump sum and investments, and future value of investments given interest earned and inflation variables.

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For more check out: https://www.millionstories.com/ Your brain is biased. Over millions of years of evolution, it’s been programmed to prioritize the present over the future, so when we try to save money, it feels like we’re depriving ourselves of joy. Why save for 10 years from now when there’s so much to do right now? Neuroscientist Alex Korb explains how our brain circuits focused on thinking, habits, and rewards interact to impact our financial decisions. But even though we favor short-term indulgences over our long-term best interests, research suggests it’s possible to undo this harmful pattern with one simple thing: a vivid imagination. Learn more about how you can rewire your brain and change your behavior to live the life you’ve always wanted. This is Your Brain on Money. Watch more compelling stories & access free resources at https://www.millionstories.com/ Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode: #MillionStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millionstoriesmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/millionstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millionstoriesmedia

This graphic illustrates the biggest stock markets by country, providing a unique breakdown of $110 trillion in valuation.

A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The index uses seven market indicators to help answer the question: What emotion is driving the market now?

For actively managed funds, the odds of beating the market over the long run are like finding a needle in a haystack.

Why it's so difficult to outperform the market.

Allen would have likely made more money buying an S&P 500 index fund.

The backdoor Roth IRA strategy allows taxpayers to set up a Roth IRA even if their income exceeds the IRS earnings ceiling for Roth ownership.

A majority of Americans say they’re not keeping up with their retirement savings, according to a new Bankrate survey. A key reason: Inflation.

How many S&P 500 companies are in your area and how has their stock price performed recently?  I wanted to share with you an interactive stock market map developed by Gene Natali and the folks at Troutwood that answers these questions (and many more too!) Gene was kind enough late on a Thursday night to share his perspectives on the tool. I will first point out two of the use cases that I found valuable (and there are certainly countless others!):  Click on the magnifying glass (top left margin) for the filter which allows you to create lists of top performers selecting an index (this one is ALL) and performance period (3 years below). Whatever you select here for index (S&P 500, Russell 1000, Russell 2000, Russell 3000, Nasdaq and Dow 30) and APPLY will filter the map so only the companies in the index appear too. Interesting to see GameStop as one of the top 5 performing even after a steep sell-off:  2.

A digital map of the stock market.

We dive headfirst into the uncertain yet tantalizing waters of the stock market...

Who are the most successful celebrity investors? From the most successful investments to the most successful celebrity-owned businesses.

Falling stock markets have wiped out $9 trillion in wealth from U.S. households, putting pressure on family balance sheets and spending.

A pair of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that would mirror the personal portfolios of members of Congress may be coming soon.

We look at quotes from investing legends like Warren Buffett and Peter Bernstein to take cues on how investors should approach a down market.

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Stocks, bonds and cash over the long run and the short run.

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This graphic shows how to plan for sufficient retirement savings, and how the U.S. population measures up at each step.

Half of teens polled by Fidelity said investing felt ‘out of reach’

Every relationship involves taking that all-important first step. Your relationship with money and investing is no different. Jump right into one of the topics below. All courses are designed to fit your busy lifestyle.

TARGET-DATE FUNDS are riding a wave of popularity. Morningstar reports that investors placed $170 billion into these funds in 2021, more than double their 2020 inflow. Morningstar also reports that, as of 2019, 58% of all 401(k) participants were invested in a target-date fund. That percentage is likely higher today. It’s clear why the funds have become so popular. They can be an excellent solution for retirement savers who prefer a hands-off approach. To this end,

It’s official: the Bear Market of 2022. The S&P 500 has now fallen 20.9% from its high in early January, the largest decline for the index since March 2020. The question everyone’s asking: what happens next? To answer that, we often look back at history, attempting to find parallels with the past. But even a […]