Behavioral Finance
Read about the behavioral finance factors that affect clients and that help advisors tailor the best financial plans and portfolio strategies for investors.
The Fatal Flaw in Your Retirement Plan's Target Date Funds
By Allison SchragerIn a high-inflation environment, the investment strategy of today's TDFs fails to help retirees meet their need for income preservation.
July 25, 2022
In Rocky Markets, Female Fund Managers Take Less Risk for Same Performance as Men: StudyMale-managed portfolios have higher total risk when sentiment is bad, according to recent research.
July 22, 2022
Retirement Expenses Are Too Hard to PredictWith the DIY nature of retirement planning, too many people outlive their savings or hoard money they should be spending.
July 22, 2022
4 Reasons to Fight for Financial Planners' Legal RecognitionThis push may involve lots of resources and many years of planning and effort, but the FPA is ready to lead it.
July 20, 2022
'Full Capitulation' Could Mean Opportunity KnockingIt's hard to be positive about the current outlook, but news about optimistic earnings forecasts might go a long way.
July 19, 2022
BofA Survey Shows Full Investor Capitulation Amid PessimismInvestor allocation to stocks plunged to levels last seen in October 2008 while exposure to cash surged to the highest since 2001.
July 18, 2022
How a Longtime Financial Advisor Invests in Crypto, Counsels ClientsThere are many intriguing implications of the use of digital assets, Jeffrey Janson, CFP, tells ThinkAdvisor.
July 15, 2022
Financial Resilience Grew Last Year Despite COVID-19: StudyPandemic-related enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus payments may account for some of the improvement, FINRA said.