I'm thinking of starting a limited series called "dirty secrets" of finance and investing. I know that since starting this blog, I have used the phrase "dirty secret" at least ten times. Tonight's ...

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. One of the principles of investing is the risk-return tradeoff, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 2. See Rule 1. Easier said than done. Or is it? I believe it's possible to systematically ...

Retirement planning is a multifaceted endeavor that encompasses everything from asset allocation to health care costs. One crucial — yet often overlooked — aspect is sequence of return risk. This risk ...

High risk-adjusted returns suggest efficient performance for the invested capital. Low risk-adjusted returns indicate potentially suboptimal investments. Comparing risk-adjusted returns helps select ...