Investing Strategies for 30-Somethings

The Fed’s About to Hike The market is pricing in a 100%, yes, a guaranteed, rate hike when the Fed meeting concludes on March 15. But why is the Fed about to hike rates, and what does it mean for your money? Find out the complete rate-hike rundown on stocks, bonds, commodities and other interest-rate sensitive holdings in this week’s leadoff segment. When Investors Behave Badly   Investors make a lot of mistakes, but many times they aren’t even aware of those mistakes, nor are they able to keep from making those mistakes even if they know they’re behaving badly. In today’s must-listen middle segment, I talk about some of the more common bad behaviors investors engage in, including behaviors that have caused most individual investors to woefully underperform. Plus, why you should turn off financial TV. So, You’re in Your 30s? You got through those wild 20s, and now it’s time to get serious about your career and your financial life. In this week’s final segment, I offer a few tips about how to approach critical life decisions that will shape your financial life—not just right now, but for the next several decades leading up to retirement. If you are in your 30s, or if you have children, family members or friends in their 30s, this segment is aimed directly at you. Plus, how to know when it’s time to buy a house.