by Money Guy | Jun 14, 2022 | FAQ, Investing, Retirement, Saving FAQs
Brokerage accounts can be a great solution. We recommend saving 20-25% towards retirement. For many high-income earners, saving just to retirement accounts (401(k)s, Roth IRAs, HSAs, etc.) does not offer enough room to reach their savings goals. After saving the...
by Daniel May | Jun 2, 2022 | Blogs, FYI by FTE, Investing
The S&P 500 is down nearly 15% year-to-date, the economy unexpectedly shrank last quarter, and financial experts say there is a 70% chance of a “near-term recession.” Investor sentiment has rarely been more negative than it is now; the Fear & Greed Index is...
by Daniel May | May 19, 2022 | Blogs, FYI by FTE, Investing
Stagflation is when a country experiences a stagnant economy and high inflation, typically accompanied by high unemployment. The word “stagflation” can summon unpleasant feelings in anyone who knows what it is or has lived through a period of stagflation. It is one of...
by Daniel May | May 5, 2022 | Blogs, FYI by FTE, Investing
Triple tax advantaged Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, can be one of your most powerful retirement savings vehicles, but not many Americans know how to fully utilize them. Only 4% of HSA owners hold invested assets; the other 96% use their account as a slush fund to...
by Daniel May | Apr 7, 2022 | Blogs, FYI by FTE, Investing
Target date retirement funds, in particular target date index funds, can be a great set-it-and-forget-it investment option for younger investors or those who have yet to reach a critical mass where a more personalized portfolio makes sense. Target date funds have...
