Month: February 2018

Overview Dollar-cost averaging is a tactic utilized by investors whereby they invest the same fixed dollar amount over regular intervals, such as each month or quarter. While the amount of money invested each month remains the same, the number of shares it buys will vary based on fluctuating prices. When prices are higher, the investor…

Overview The performance of an individual stock may be driven by company fundamentals, a corporate announcement or developments within its industry. However, broader movements within the stock market more often are driven by changes in the economy, investor sentiment and widespread trends across various market sectors. Dozens of key economic indicators signal changes in the…

Overview When a marriage ends in divorce, it can take a long time for one or both spouses to recover their emotional stability — but they generally do. About 40 percent of today’s marriages involve one partner who has been married before.1 However, the financial impact of a divorce can last for quite a long…