Investing can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with a wide variety of financial instruments. Three of the most commonly discussed options are ETFs, index funds, and mutual funds. While they may seem similar at a glance, each has unique features that could impact your portfolio. In this article, we’ll …
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Jim Morrissey 
Why Blocking Trump’s Tariffs Might Not Save Markets from Turmoil
The markets briefly exhaled when news broke that Donald Trump’s proposed 10% universal tariff might face legal challenges under current emergency powers law. But as any seasoned investor knows, markets don’t just price in outcomes—they price in uncertainty. Even if the courts do succeed in blocking or delaying a sweeping …
Your Next Steps: How to Start Investing
If you’ve already laid the groundwork for your financial future by learning the basics of saving, understanding passive vs. active investing, and getting familiar with ETFs, you’re ready for the exciting part: putting your money to work. This article walks you through how to start automating your investments into ETFs …
What is an ETF? A Beginner’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds
If you’re starting your investing journey, you’ve likely come across the term ETF. But what is an ETF, and why do so many investors—both beginners and professionals—favor them? In this guide, we’ll break down what an ETF is, how ETFs work, the different types of ETFs, and the pros and …
Active vs. Passive Investing: What is Right for You?
In our previous blog, we discussed how to set yourself up for success to start investing, follow the 75-15-10 rule. After you’ve reached your comfort-zone of 3 to 12 months of savings, the next question to ask is: how do you want to invest? A crucial decision at this juncture …
