Category: Your Money
Mar18
The Market Has No Memory
By: Popular
March 18, 2020
By: David Booth Executive Chairman and Founder Dimensional Fund Advisors I have worked in finance for over 50 years, and it seems that the same thing happens every year. Lots of folks look back at last year’s performance to draw conclusions they can use to predict what
Tools to Handle Market Volatility
By: Popular
March 09, 2020
In the investment world, volatility refers to changes in securities prices. These fluctuations occur every single trading day. An investment or asset class is considered very volatile if its price moves up and down frequently, sometimes by very large amounts. Volatility can be
Nov26
Quiz: What Do You Know About Personal Finances?
By: Popular
November 26, 2019
Take this quiz to find out if your knowledge of investing and personal finances rates an A+. Dirk received an unexpected financial windfall from his Uncle Ned. What should he do before he spends any of the money? A. Put his windfall temporarily in a low-risk,
Nov26
Frequently Asked Retirement Income Questions
By: Popular
November 26, 2019
Whether you are near retirement or not, it is always good to plan ahead. Following is a scannable list of frequently asked questions about retirement income planning with plain-English answers: When should I begin thinking about tapping my retirement assets and how should I
Nov26
Three Things About Your Retirement Plan that may surprise you
By: Popular
November 26, 2019
Many plan participants may not fully understand all the advantages their employer-provided retirement plans offer. Here are three aspects of your retirement plan that may surprise you: By law, the assets of a retirement plan are held in a trust, separate and apart from the
Understanding Mutual Fund Lingo
By: Popular
June 21, 2019
Mutual funds are one of the investment instruments available to you. With them, you can diversify and grow your portfolio, depending on the risk level you’re willing to take. Maybe you already invest in mutual funds and have already run into certain terms you're not
Evaluating Mutual Funds
By: Popular
June 21, 2019
Before choosing funds for your portfolios, understand the different types of mutual funds and evaluate which ones can best help meet your goals. Sometimes, trying to select a grocery product from the many offerings available can seem bewildering. But you can focus your
Are target date funds right for you?
By: Popular
June 21, 2019
Target date funds are a retirement savings option that is very popular among employers. In fact, your employer probably provides this option, which is characterized by a diversified investment portfolio designed to achieve an objective for growth based on a specific future date.
Resolution: increase your contributions to your retirement plan
By: Popular
March 07, 2019
Refraining from buying a couple of coffees or a few lunches a week will allow you to use that money to save for your retirement. When you stop paying for those little luxuries you will be able to contribute an additional $8 to $16 a week to your retirement plan. That extra money
What You Need to Apply for a Personal Loan
By: Popular
January 08, 2019Applying for a personal loan1 is easy. If you are a Puerto Rico resident, you can complete the process from your home or anywhere else by simply filling out an online form. What do you need and what steps should you follow to reach your financial goals? We'll tell you! Step
