Tim McCarthy explains how to invest safely and to diversify properly using the “three pocket approach” to saving and investing. This article was also mentioned on the popular website Next Avenue. Tim also goes on to explain the recommended allocations for people in different age groups and how you should be organizing your portfolio.
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Don’t Stop Investing After Retirement (US News)
Too many investors think they should switch over to overly conservative investing after they retire, but they might make the mistake of putting too much into fixed income. Tim McCarthy explains in this US News article: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2013/11/22/dont-stop-investing-after-retirement
Also mentioned on yahoo finance: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/dont-stop-investing-retirement-182523871.html
Don’t Fret About Those ‘Flash Boys,’ Cautious Investors (US News)
Michael Lewis’ latest book, “Flash Boys,” has investors concerned about high-frequency trading.
Tim McCarthy talks about the general performance of frequent trading in a portfolio and gives guidance to those cautious investors. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2014/04/22/dont-fret-about-those-flash-boys-cautious-investors