Investing

New York Daily News: Keeping cool when investing

It can be hard to know what to expect when it comes to the market these days — and according to experts, this uncertainty could continue for the next couple of months. So as an investor, what do you do? In my latest New York Daily News column, I provide some tips on how to remain sane during these crazy times.

Today’s Money: Boosting personal investments during economic downturn

In the wake of last week’s market volatility, many personal investors have been wondering what they should do next. This morning on Today, I talked about some long-term market strategies you can use to boost your personal investments. To see why you should look at the market as a whole and make a list of your dream stocks — as well as some other tips — check out the video clip below!

 

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Money 911: Answering your market questions

The volatility in the markets has spurred so many questions over the past couple of days, and this morning on Today‘s Money 911 we answered some your most pressing worries. To see how to keep a long-term perspective in the midst of the market’s ups and downs and how to invest money for education, check out the video clip below.

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Today’s Money: Surviving the stock plunge

The news about the stock market is unsettling, to be sure, but my number one piece of advice to individual investors is: don’t panic. As I told Matt Lauer on Today this morning, when we make fast decisions, we make bad decisions. To hear more tips on surviving the stock plunge, check out the video clip below.

 

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Newsweek: How to Washington-proof your portfolio

Given everything that’s going on with the economy, are you worried about protecting your investments? I know many people who are.  In my first-ever column for Newsweek/The Daily Beast, I tell you how to focus on controlling the things that you can control, as well as some other tips that will help protect your portfolio. Check it out! I’m really excited to work with the Newsweek family!

Money 911: Protecting your finances after divorce

This morning on Today‘s Money 911, I spoke with a woman whose name is attached to her ex-husband’s mortgage — 2 full years after the divorce was finalized! To see what I told her — as well as other tips on investing and state pensions — check out the video clip below.

 

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Money 911: Will the debt-ceiling crisis affect you?

This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we talked about everything from consolidating student loans to the best way to buy stock. To find out these tips and more — including whether or not the debt-ceiling crisis will affect you — check out the video clip below!

 

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Money 911: Low-risk investing

This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we talked about the best low-risk ways to invest your money. For these tips and more, check out the video below.

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Money 911: IRA’s

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how you can reduce the tax burden to your heirs and how to invest that money if you’ve come into an inheritance. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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American Express OPEN Forum: Investing in Another Business

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I offer some tips to help you decide if you want to invest in another business.

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