Tag: Long Term
What is a 401k Account? How it works, Pros and Cons
Can you tell me about a 401k? A 401k is a tax deferred account offered by employers as a part of their benefits package, through which you can invest money for your retirement. Since these are offered by employers, you …
7 Reasons ALL Kids Must Learn Personal Finance
Did you know? 50% of American households live paycheck to paycheck 44% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency expense The average American household’s credit card debt is $5,700 A third of Americans have saved nothing …
Comparison: Actively Managed Funds vs Passively Managed Funds
Howdy Wall St. Willy! Sometime ago we talked about Actively Managed Funds and Passively Managed Funds. But can you tell me some of the differences between them? The main difference between actively managed funds and passively managed funds is their …
What is Yield for Bonds?
Howdy Wall St. Willy! Sometime ago we talked about coupon and when we talked about that you said something about yield. But what is yield anyway? Yield is the rate of return you can get from making an investment in …
What is a Passively Managed Fund?
Howdy Wall St. Willy! Sometime ago we talked about Actively Managed Fund, but what is Passively Managed Fund? Passively Managed Funds are funds in which the investment is made to mirror an index. That means that the securities in the …
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What is Portfolio Rebalancing?
Howdy Wall St. Willy! Sometime ago, we talked about asset classes, and when we talked about that, you said something about portfolio rebalancing. But what is portfolio rebalancing anyway? Portfolio rebalancing (or portfolio re-balancing) is buying and selling securities from …