“I Wouldn’t Know Where to Start” – 12 Questions to Ask A Financial Advisor
True story. I taught finance to school teachers last week. And one of their questions was so good, I had to write this article in response.
Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer created The Best Interest to explain personal finance and investing in simple terms. His writing has been featured by CNBC, MSN, The Motley Fool, and other national publications. He resides in Rochester, NY with his fiancee and their dog, where he works in wealth management. Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BestInterest_JC
Who Does Inflation Hurt the Most?
Inflation hurts. But it disproportionally hurts the poor.
The Madness of Forecasting
A national championship, no electricity for miles around, and a dead classmate. What happened? Forecasting failed us.
What’s An Annuity? The Basics and the Math
What the heck are annuities? That’s what we’ll focus on today. We’ll explain annuities in simple terms.
Make It Hard to Lose
But there’s another way to win. Rather than “try more, do more, be more,” ask yourself: what am I doing wrong, and how can I stop?
Reader Question: “The Stock Market Isn’t Doing Too Hot…”
weeks ago. Should she make any changes based on current market conditions??
Break Glass In Case of Market Crash
Inspired by Jason Zweig’s cool idea, I wrote myself a letter for when my portfolio crashes…
On Russia and Ukraine and Your Investments: 8 Questions You Should Consider
Should you adjust your investments based on the potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Here are 8 questions to consider.
Risk and Reward
Risk and reward is the basic relationship in investing. Learn how to apply it to your financial life.
How Does a Stock Rise/Fall 20% in a Day?
Many people are asking, “How can such established companies grow or shrink by so much, so quickly? Surely this is a sign of manipulation!”