How to Make the Right Investing Decisions
by Austin Pryor for Sound Mind Investing Having lived through the thrill of victory (the late 1990 bull market) and the agony of defeat (the 2000-2002 bear market), many people today are finding it increasingly difficult to know which is the “right” step to take. They wonder: * “Is this a good time to buy […]
There is a time for everything…
by Sound Mind Investing … and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The seasons of life include economic seasons of plenty and famine, both for nations as well as for us on our individual journeys. Nothing can completely insulate us from the occasional cyclic downturns. Our government can’t. Our financial advisers can’t. […]
Should You Be Preparing a War Portfolio?
by The Christian Financial Planning Institute Fear should never drive investment decisions. The smarter move is to stick with a portfolio that’s well diversified and that reflects your long-range financial goals, risk tolerance and personal circumstances. Should you be bulletproofing your portfolio for wartime? That’s the recommendation of some “investment advisors,” and some investors are […]
Understanding Mutual Fund Loads and Share Classes
by Austin Pryor for Sound Mind Investing What does it cost to buy mutual funds? That depends on how you buy them…whether you go to them or they come to you. Mutual funds earn their profits by the management fees they charge, which are based on the amount of money they are responsible for investing. […]
Every Spending Decision Is An Investing Decision
by Austin Pryor for Sound Mind Investing We all would like great health and physical fitness, but only people with self-discipline achieve such goals. Other areas of life are the same way. Invest time, commitment, and sacrifice in your marriage or dating relationship, and it grows stronger by the month. Replace that with neglect and […]
