Please stop worrying about the Dow. You’re not invested in it.
For more than 122 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been viewed as America’s leading stock market index. Retail investors sitting in front of their computers to seasoned Wall Street veterans rely on the Dow to provide a glimpse of the health of the U.S. economy and the strength of its stock market. The […]
How to double your investment return every six years
Does the idea of doubling your money sound like a get-rich-quick scam? Well, maybe it’s not quick, but there is a method that will show you how long it should take you to double your money with your investment return. It’s called the rule of 72, and it can be applied to any type of […]
The Bitcoin bust of 2018
If you thought investing in stocks was bad in 2018, be glad you stayed away from Bitcoin. While stock market investors are still nursing their wounds from a down year in 2018, Bitcoin investors were devastated. The cryptocurrency has fallen considerably from the dizzying heights it reached in December 2017. As of this writing, Bitcoin […]
What should you do now that the Fed has raised rates again?
In mid-December, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, contributing to some of the whipsaw volatility we saw at the end of the year. As an investor, you may be wondering what you should do now. Consider these three things: Review your portfolio Does your asset allocation still match your time horizon, risk tolerance, and […]
What to make of last quarter’s market volatility
Recent market volatility is a reminder that there are risks to investing. Given that markets has risen over the past 10 years without a major pullback, a downturn is a normal and healthy part of market movements. Without corrections, markets can become overvalued and bubbles can form. Concerns about an economic recession, however, are still […]
5 tips for tax-smart charitable giving in 2018
U.S. tax law has changed since you filed your federal taxes for 2017; the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takes effect for 2018 tax filings. Since charitable giving is one of the few deductions that wasn’t eliminated or capped, donations to registered nonprofits are one of the best ways to reduce tax payments for taxpayers […]
GCC nations, Islamic debt assets to receive billions as region diversifies from oil
Debt markets in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have historically been unable to qualify for inclusion in emerging-market fixed income indexes or any other major fixed income index, which has resulted in lost investment in the region. But that’s all about to change. Next year, GCC countries are slated for inclusion in the prominent J.P. […]
Three RMD to-do’s before the end of the year
The end of the year is full of deadlines for your financial matters. Here are three of the most important to-do items when it comes to taking your required minimum distribution (RMD) from a retirement account. If you’re at least 70 years old and have a retirement account, you should read over this list and […]
Heads up: Azzad Funds distribution will occur next week
On Wednesday, December 19, the Azzad Funds will make a capital gains distribution to all fund shareholders. This will mean the net asset value (NAV) — sometimes called the share price — will be lower on Wednesday than it will have been when the market closed on Tuesday, December 18. But this NAV drop doesn’t […]
Why you don’t need life insurance for your kids
Buying life insurance for kids is one of the big mistakes people make when it comes to their finances. Here’s the simple reason they don’t need it: they’re kids! One of the biggest reasons you buy life insurance is to replace income in case you aren’t around to produce it, especially if people you are […]
