Many financial advisors get paid a base salary plus any performance-based bonuses they may have earned that year. However, it really depends on whether the financial advisor is employed by a large company or is a self-employed registered investment advisor (RIA). Salary As of May 2021, the median annual salary for financial advisors was $119,960, according
Without a doubt, electric vehicles are the future. Compared to gasoline-fueled autos, they’re cheaper to power and maintain, and of course, EVs are much better for the environment. All of those qualities make them more attractive to consumers and businesses. But perhaps most importantly, governments are putting their considerable weight behind electric vehicles. Moreover, EV
95.69 The current reading of the Investopedia Anxiety Index is below neutral, indicating a lower level of anxiety. Markets Today U.S. equity markets are pointing to a flat-to-lower open following new record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday. It was the 51st record close for the benchmark index in 2021, and
The carnage at the stock markets this year has been unprecedented. Naturally, with risk-off sentiment in the market, investors are looking to pivot toward dividend stocks to buy. This has been a bad year for equity investors, which reflects the broader economy. Interest and inflation remain at record levels, which is why investors have gravitated
Higher education has long been seen as a ticket to upward mobility in the U.S. In large measure, it still is, with college graduates earning nearly 75% more on average than peers whose education concluded with a high school diploma. Unfortunately, that ticket has become increasingly expensive. The likelihood of graduating with debt from a
The best funds for retirees should include solid financial strategies for generating enough money to cover the later-year living expenses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2020, life expectancy at age 65 for the total (U.S.) population was 18.5 years.” Therefore, individuals need to plan ahead for those golden years. Although
As a renter, you’re bound by the terms and responsibilities in your lease or rental agreement. At the same time, federal, state, and local laws protect you against unlawful landlord practices. Here’s what you need to know about your rights as a tenant—under normal circumstances and in the age of COVID.  Key Takeaways Federal, state,
What Is Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading? U.S. stock market exchanges—particularly the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq—are typically open between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). However, with the adoption of new technology and increased demand for trading, these hours have been extended to include what is known as pre-market and after-hours
What Is the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)? The CBOE Options Exchange calculates a real-time index to show the expected level of price fluctuation in the S&P 500 Index options over the next 12 months. Officially called the CBOE Volatility Index and listed under the ticker symbol VIX, investors and analysts sometimes refer to it by
For investors with limited time to spend watching the ups and downs of the markets, mutual funds offer a good alternative. Here are a few reasons to give up individual stock picking and turn to mutual funds. Diversification One golden rule of investing for both large and small investors is to go for asset diversification.
Cryptocurrencies have experienced significant growth in popularity since they were first introduced in 2009. They are somewhat obscure in nature and difficult to understand; this confusion brings about myths and rumors regarding these digital currencies. In no particular order, here are some of the most common cryptocurrency myths, accompanied by an examination of facts to help
If you have some spare cash to save or invest, there are many options open to you. Two of these are a certificate of deposit (CD) or investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF). At first glance, both investments appear to offer similar advantages to investors—both are often presented as relatively low-risk ways of putting money
Undervalued marijuana stocks can be difficult to tell from marijuana stocks that are on the way out. It’s been a few years since the markets were expecting a major inflection point for the marijuana industry. Regulatory hurdles and sustained cash burn have restricted growth. There was a euphoric rally for marijuana stocks in 2019, which