When Stock Pickers Stop Picking Stocks

Many investors pay high fees for actively managed funds. Traditionally with these funds, an investor pays the “manager” of the fund to select investments that they believe will outperform the market. This, in turn, should give the investor a higher return than the market produces. Although many expect a higher rate of return, evidence shows […]

Clearing Up Confusion About New Social Security Rules

As you may have heard, there have been some drastic changes to Social Security regarding the file-and-suspend and restricted application methods of filing. These changes were announced back in October 2015 when Congress passed their 2016 budget. (You can read more about the specifics of these changes in this article.) As expected, there has been […]

Tax Efficiency: Index Funds vs. Actively Managed Funds

Tax season is in full swing, which may bring up many questions and considerations about your investments. Am I saving in the most tax-efficient locations for my financial situation? Are my individual investments tax-efficient as well? A recent article by Vanguard discusses how broadly based index funds are more tax-efficient than actively managed funds. Rockbridge […]