Asset Allocation Part 2: Maximize Your Investment Success with Common Rules of Thumb

road sign that says asset allocation straight ahead

The takeaway: Asset allocation is the percentage of stocks and bonds in your portfolio.  These percentages can supercharge your nest-egg or cause it to plod along.  What should the percentages of stocks and bonds in your portfolio be?  This post gives you standard rules of thumb to consider.   $$$ Greetings, Boomer!  In Part 1 of this … [Read more…]

Asset Allocation Part 1: Buy Low, Sell High, and Supercharge Your Investments

Road sign saying "asset allocation" against a blue sky

Asset allocation is the relative percentage of stocks and bonds in your portfolio.  Over time, it determines your investment results. The takeaway: Asset allocation, the percentage of stocks and bonds in your portfolio, is the main driver of how fast your nest-egg grows.  It’s a tool that, when followed, forces you to buy low and … [Read more…]