As an investor, risk is always part of the journey – but how you manage it can depend on where you are in life. Early in your career, you can invest for growth and take on more risk, knowing you have time to recover from market downturns. In midlife, with goals like...
Financial Focus
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Financial Focus: The Real Meaning of Diversification in Investing
We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” In the world of investing, it’s solid advice. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom. They spread money across multiple financial institutions, working with several financial advisors....
Financial Focus: Small habits help shape a stronger financial future
Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big break or a high salary. Wealth is often built through small habits repeated many times over. If you’re young and just getting started, time is your advantage. Begin now with these five small habits that can help build...
Financial Focus: Five questions that could change how you see retirement
Retirement is about more than saving. It's also about knowing what you're saving for. If you're within five to ten years of retirement, now is the time to start building a plan around the life you want. Ask yourself these five questions to help shape your retirement...
Financial Focus: Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wisely
As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that's more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely. Credit cards build...
Financial Focus: Saving for retirement: Are you Guessing or Planning?
How much do you need to save for retirement? Rather than picking a number out of thin air, $1 million for example, find a number that will support the lifestyle you envision. Begin by imagining your daily routine: Where are you living? Are you still in your current...





