Recent Articles from Fred Taylor
Why now is the time to buy gold
Owning some gold in your portfolio in the form of an exchange traded fund (ETF) may make more sense and here is why.
Back to school means it’s time to invest in a 529 plan
College may seem like a long way off when your child is born but with the cost of college rising consistently over the rate of inflation every year you can never start soon enough. Fortunately, we live in Colorado, where we have one of the best 529 Plans in the country, with great investment choices, low fees, and excellent service.
How COVID-19 has impacted millennials in the workplace
Millennial workers have long been known for seeking employers that provide flexibility, a positive workforce culture and opportunities for growth. Here, one company's younger employees weighed in on how COVID-19 has changed their perspective on their careers and work.
4 Financial moves to make now
Successfully navigating your personal finances is challenging in the best of times but figuring out how to manage your money during a pandemic can be especially difficult.
4 Characteristics businesses need to survive
How a combination of teamwork, flexibility, increased communication and strong leadership helped a Denver firm serve its clients and continue operating as normally as possible.
How do you pick a charitable board to serve on?
Nobody wants to serve on a board if they can’t contribute or make a significant difference. Life is too short, and the most successful people are too busy running their own companies or working in a senior management position to waste time on something that doesn’t utilize their skills. Look for these three things before committing.
A 2019 Year-End Guide for Investors
Most people may not realize this, but 2019 was the best year for the markets since 2013, which proves nobody can accurately predict what the markets are going to do from year to year.
There is no free lunch: The elimination of trading commissions
Commission-free trading is a positive development, but brokerage firms will still need to make money somehow to stay in business. Investors can save money by not keeping too much cash on the sidelines and negotiating the best margin rate possible.
A Game of Chicken: The Politicization of the Federal Reserve
The reason the Federal Reserve is so effective and powerful is because of its political independence. The markets react to what the chair of the Federal Reserve says and in past crises, the Fed’s actions have provided a calming influence when markets panicked.
Preparing For The Worst
Luke Perry’s sudden death from a stroke at just 52 should make us all realize that the death of a spouse can happen out of the blue. Are you prepared? Have you had those serious conversations with your significant other just in case the worst happens?
What’s Socially Responsible Investing Costing Us?
Deciding which socially responsible companies to invest in isn’t always a black and white decision.
Financial Tips for 2019
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reassess where you stand with your personal finances. Begin by asking yourself some tough questions.