When Should You Sell Your Mutual Fund?

September 18, 2014

As the stock market reaches new highs, have you been wondering if you should sell and take profits before the next eventual dip? If the stock market does take a dip, should you sell and cut your losses? With the launch of our “Ask a Planner Week” on Monday, here was the first question we received: “I have absolute percentage rules for taking profits and losses on individual stocks. When should one consider taking profits or losses on index funds?” Continue reading “When Should You Sell Your Mutual Fund?”

When It Comes to Investing, Don’t Just Follow the Money

January 16, 2013

This week, USA Today came out with an article on how more money poured into stock mutual funds in the last week than any other week in the last eleven years.  Now at first glance that may come as good news as investor confidence seems to be returning in the wake of a resolution to the fiscal cliff dilemma, but before you jump on the stock market bandwagon, remember the words of renowned investor Warren Buffett.  When asked about his philosophy on investing, he is known to have said he is greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy.  In other words, Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, has a tendency to go against the flow when it comes to investment decisions. Continue reading “When It Comes to Investing, Don’t Just Follow the Money”

April Showers

April 04, 2012

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and if you live in the Southeast like me, you’ve certainly had your share of showers this spring.  As I stare out the window at the falling rain, I’m reminded of the fact that in every financial lifetime, some rain must fall so the bigger question is this: how do I prepare for my financial “rainy day?”  Here is a list of five steps you may want to consider taking this spring so that when, not if, the financial rain comes, you’ll be better prepared. Continue reading “April Showers”