I am positioning for a potential "lost decade." My portfolio is unique in that it focuses heavily on real assets. I also diversify with a concentrated stock portfolio and some alternative investments.

In today's article, I will share my asset allocation going into the new year. As you read this, keep in mind that what makes sense for me may not make sense for you. We each have different objectives, ...

In roughly a week and a half, Wall Street will turn the page on what will likely be another outstanding year. Even with some mid-week volatility, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.99%), ...

As someone who writes about building portfolios for a living, I do research on many types of investments, ranging from tried-and-true core holdings to more esoteric corners of the investment world. A ...

Discover how to balance risk in your investment portfolio for 2025, ensuring growth while remaining stable in an uncertain market. Real estate provides stability and income growth — and the ...

I made my very first portfolio website in 2013. Since then, I’ve pushed myself to redesign my portfolio every summer, looking back on the lessons, documenting new projects, and applying new skills. I ...

As much as I dislike AI, it’s hard to disagree that it has its use cases. As a purely scientific tool, it’s a great way to sweep through troves of documents, research reports, news, and distill trends ...

Well, there is an alternative. Instead of paying for spendy financial advice, I fed all my numbers into ChatGPT and asked for a brutally honest review. And, well, the AI didn’t disappoint. Here’s what ...

It really depends on both what you're trying to achieve and what your financial advisor is willing to accommodate. In most situations, it will probably be in your best interest to have your financial ...