Invest Wisely

Doing a pre-law program in undergrad can be a good way to begin your legal career, but you want to make sure you’re choosing one that is a good step toward law school and offers a high return on investment.

The EMH offers an explanation for why index funds outperform actively managed funds over the long-term. Do you find it convincing?

There is no such thing as a perfect investment. Even index funds have downsides, though few are deal-breakers. Here’s what to consider when choosing an index fund and some reasons to consider ETFs.

Where should you park your money for the short-term while taking on little risk? We look at CDs, money market funds, and bonds.

Index funds that track the total stock market are popular among investors seeking long-term returns with lower risk, but Vanguard’s options can be difficult to disentangle. Here we break down the difference between VTAX, a mutual fund, and VTI, an ETF.

It might be tough to accept that signing on for “average” returns from index funds is actually a winning strategy, even for an above-average, smart investor like yourself. However, the low risk and low fees that accompany index funds make them a much safer long-term bet than actively managed funds. Here’s the backstory on how index funds got started and why they should be part of your portfolio.

The names might be similar, but there is a huge difference between financial planners who are fee-based and those that are fee-only. Make sure the person who’s managing your investments has interests aligned with yours.

Lawyers and other high-income individuals have a lot of things to consider when setting up a financial plan. These 7 topics should each be addressed in the plan that you develop either yourself or with your CFP to manage your money.

Here’s a guide to help you make good decisions, control expenses and build wealth with this budget template.