With the First Wave of Baby Boomers Approaching 60 what are the Next Steps to Managing Their SavingsAs more and more baby boomers approach retirement, there is plenty of advice available on how to save for it but not much about what to do once you get there. this lack of information has left many future retirees confused. After years of saving, they are now faced with the challenges of planning, monitoring and managing their financial situation. in addition, they are also looking for ways to maximize savings for their …

(ARA) – you know the importance of saving for retirement, but do you have the time and know-how to accomplish your financial goals? In an increasingly busy world, it’s possible that keeping close tabs on your investment accounts isn’t exactly realistic.
Seeking the help of financial professionals has become more important to investors according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, as nearly one quarter (22 percent) of investors report relying more on a professional investment advisor following the recession (1).
Even if you …

Lower tax rates may not get the economy back on track again. but they may spare investors from a nasty little sell-off at the end of the month.
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus rally

Active investors long have tried to outperform the market by overweighting individual sectors as their sweet spots roll up on the business cycle. but is there anything here for indexed investors?

John Prestbo’s Indexed Investor: Divide the stock market to conquer it

Lower tax rates may not get the economy back on track again. but they may spare investors from a nasty little sell-off at the end of the month.
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus rally

Investors aren’t saving enough for retirement, aren’t always thinking long-term and often look to the past to predict the future. and those habits are among the factors hindering investors’ ability to grow their wealth, according to an informal survey of several Hartford-area financial advisors.
Sure, the economy has been rough and shifting tax and economic policies present opportunities and risks. but wise investment strategies start with having a plan, wealth advisors say.
One of the most common mistakes people make in growing their personal wealth is not saving enough for …

Oil prices soaring could spell good news for investors in Russia, but is the country a safe and ethical place to invest?
Can Russia make Isa investors money?

Investors showed in January that they are coming back strong to the stock market, and particularly in large-cap U.S. equity mutual funds. The question is, do you follow the herd or go against it?

Chuck Jaffe: Herd mentality steers investors to large-cap funds

Exchange traded funds have topped $1 trillion in assets and investors should look for more financial firms to join the business in 2011.

ETF Investing: ETFs to expand in 2011; assets top $1 trillion

Question: How to compare the price of a client-centred fee-only financial advisor with the “free” services supplied by a broker?
Answer: In the second instance, the bill comes much later and at potentially far higher cost.
Pursuing sales people masquerading as advisors has been a major focus in the past year for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a watchdog which shares this column’s view about the risks of investing “outside the flags“.
In one of its most high-profile recent actions, ASIC instigated court proceedings against the promoter of a fraudulent investment …