Ask Ysette: How Should I Split My Investments Between Domestic and International?

I’ll be running an occasional series of financial Q&As. These are curated questions I’ve answered in other financial forums. I may edit for clarity and change details to preserve privacy. Remember, I am not a financial professional so this is for your entertainment only. If you’d like to as a question, please reach out toContinue reading “Ask Ysette: How Should I Split My Investments Between Domestic and International?”

What is “Risky” and what is “Safe”? – Volatility and Inflation

Often I will see someone new to investing talk about being scared to invest in “risky” things like the stock market. When the world of investing seems wild and unknown there can be a psychological preference for “safe” investments like CDs or bonds, or something that is easier to intuitively understand, like real estate. TheContinue reading “What is “Risky” and what is “Safe”? – Volatility and Inflation”