Gold is not a good investment because it fails to meet two of the three criteria for good investments. Gold doesn't pay you for owning it and it doesn't create value.
Why Gold and Other Precious Metals are Not Investments
Updated Review – How Fidelity Go is Weathering the Virus-Related Global Sell-Off
Global recession concerns tanked stock markets in March 2020. The good news is that Fidelity Go performed exactly as it should in these market conditions.
Why Paying Attention to Dividends will Make You a Better Investor
Tracking investment dividends has three main benefits: easier retirement planning, less volatility stress, and adding to your investment is more motivating.
A Review of Fidelity Go – Is Fidelity’s Robo-Advisor Ready for Prime Time?
Fidelity's Robo-Advisor product has good investments, investor control, and low expenses. Find out if it is a viable alternative to self-directed investing.
How Much Would You Have to Save to Double Your Social Security
Find out how much your retirement accounts would have to be worth to double your social security. It's less than you think.
Take a Lesson from Real Estate: Never Sell Your Investments
Find out why the 4% withdrawal rule does not mean selling investments during retirement. Selling shares reduces your retirement income. Forever.
Cryptocurrency Is Not An Investment. Here’s Why.
Cryptocurrency does not currently meet my criteria of an investment. It is a speculative gamble and has no place in my portfolio.
Warren Buffett is Right: Investing in the S&P 500 is a Bet on America
Find out what happened when my dad asked if we should invest in Costco or stick with a low-cost S&P 500 Index ETF.
The Value of Simplicity in Your Investments
The right portfolio for you will have an allocation that you can manage, with costs under control, and little chance of execution errors.