HAHN: What Kenny Rogers can teach us about investing
His signature song, “The Gambler,” contains sage advice for investors.
Jalene Hahn
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HAHN: Adjust your saving, spending to narrow retirement gap
I think boarding a train is an apt metaphor for retirement. We leave the comfort and confines of the known and step willingly unto an unknown future with many possible destinations.
HAHN: Closed-end fund might warrant a place in your portfolio
Closed-end funds are often actively managed, tend to have a narrow investment focus, use illiquid or thinly traded investments, and are structured to provide income.
HAHN: Savvy students, families pick colleges with eyes wide open
Funding a college education is an investment and, as with any investment, there should be a positive return.
HAHN: Finding the sweet spot for claiming Social Security
Even though Congress eliminated some Social Security planning strategies, maximizing lifetime Social Security benefits still can be tricky.
HAHN: Target-date funds are not a cookie-cutter investment
Many investors just pick a fund, or use the 401(k) default, and hope for the best. Understanding the terminology and approach of target-date funds will help minimize investment surprises.
HAHN: Socially responsible investing evolves, gains converts
Today, investors are increasingly interested in aligning their investment strategy with their values. While this is not a new style, it is growing in popularity.