As the second quarter of 2014 gets underway, many investors are wondering how they should adjust their portfolios given the events of the first three months of the year. Russ shares five investing opportunities that he and his BlackRock colleagues think are worth considering this spring.
In her latest personal finance post, Jessie Szymanski takes a closer look at a major cause of conflict in American marriages. Here are five things you must discuss with your significant other before taking the plunge.
Major changes are coming to the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index. Russ K explains the significance and why it reinforces his view that investors should have an allocation to the frontier.
Is $9,701 a great price for a cup of coffee? It may be, and understanding why can help you think about how your retirement savings translates into retirement income.
Recently released minutes from the Fed’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggest that the U.S. central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates. With rates likely “low for long,” the stretch for yield looks set to continue, though investors should be cautious before overreaching for yield.
Behavioral finance researchers have discovered that our personal experiences disproportionately impact our investing behavior. Nelli examines the evidence and implications of this bad investing behavior, and what investors can do to overcome it.
Major reforms in Japan, including the creation of special economic zones and a commitment to escaping deflation, are leading some to wonder what’s in store for the world’s third-largest economy. Dodd Kittsley takes a look at the fundamentals and explains why there’s value to be seen in Japan.
The recent sluggish performance of U.S. stocks is leading some market watchers to question whether we’re witnessing the bursting of an equity bubble. Russ explains that while U.S. equities overall are not in a bubble, valuations have started to become an issue, particularly for certain segments of the market.
Rob Kron continues his series on Social Security with a discussion of when to collect. (Spoiler alert: “As soon as you can” is not necessarily the wisest course.)
Friday’s market performance confirmed that sentiment is starting to shift toward value from growth. Russ explains what’s behind this shift as well as what it means for investors.
