Financial Education & Training to Improve Your Retirement
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Stock options come in two different flavors, but they can be combined into countless different strategies. Option income strategies are designed to take advantage of time decay to generate a consistent income. Investors may decide to use calls or puts, or a combination of options to achieve these goals. Option income strategies are designed to […]
Income taxes are complicated enough with a couple full-time jobs, some children, and a mortgage without investments adding a whole new layer of complexity. The good news is that taxes on investment income is rather straightforward with the exception of a few important caveats. As investment income grows over time, it’s important to understand these […]
Here is a harsh truth: Not all investors succeed at creating a profitable portfolio. Sometimes this is due to the unpredictability in the market or various other factors, but more often new investors fail because they lack a solid investment strategy. In short, they don’t know how to navigate the pitfalls of the market. One […]
With traditional investing, you buy stocks, hoping the price goes up, so that when you eventually sell you can make a profit. While this type of investing can make you money, it doesn’t always have a payout, and even when it does, you don’t always have a livable income from that payout. There are other […]
When most people think about investing, they think about trading stocks, but that’s not necessarily the only (or best) choice for those looking to generate income from an investment portfolio. The trouble with regular stock trading is that you need a significant amount of money upfront to get started, and, in addition to choosing the […]
When it comes time to retire, what should you do with your 401(k)? For most investors, it’s time to turn that money into a portfolio paycheck. Many people spend their working years focused on building up a nest egg in the form of a retirement plan like a 401(k) (or an IRA, or both). But […]
In an ideal world, retirees would have so much money saved before retirement that they could hang up their hat without having to work for another dollar. However, portfolio income in retirement is a huge challenge for many retirees. Unfortunately, for most people, having a nest egg – even a decent sized one – isn’t […]
Where do less-seasoned investors go to get the information they need about the stock market? What are the best investing tools available to new investors? Whether you’re completely new to investing or you’re simply switching strategies and looking for some guidance, every investor needs help tracking the market and making good financial decisions. This is […]
Few things make us as emotional as the prospect of losing money. Wouldn’t investing be easier if you were a robot? Imagine the market crashes and yet, there you are, cool as a cucumber. But unfortunately, behavioral finance research proves that’s not how it works. As humans, we are hardwired to avoid pain and pursue […]
News headlines of the past tell a cautionary tale of how critical it is to be careful in choosing your financial advisor. In this article series, we will explore 7 red flags you can use to identify the types of financial advisors you should avoid at all costs. We will also provide guide steps to […]
The stock market is a place where buyers and sellers congregate to trade. Usually, when you sell shares, you can just click sell and the broker will match a buyer on the other side and vice versa when you buy shares. However, there may be a special occasion where a buyer will contact you directly […]
Have you ever wondered how great investors think or what they’re doing that the rest of the world isn’t doing? What makes them tick? In this multi-part series, 5 Habits of Savvy Investors, we’ will uncover the investment secrets of some of the most successful investors of the last century. Different Strokes for Different Folks Most […]
There’s an option trading strategy that’s practically a hidden reservoir of monthly income generation lying in your own investment portfolio’s proverbial ‘backyard.’ Becoming aware of this strategy and learning how to use it empowers you to start generating real income from your portfolio, quickly. While you may not have known about this great opportunity to put […]
We are hardwired to seek out predators and react to warning signals. While this innate behavior may have helped keep our ancestors alive, it also makes it almost impossible to make good investment decisions. Few things make us as emotional as the prospect of losing money. That’s why investing is a continual struggle between logic and […]
Since Snider Advisors opened its doors in September of 2002, we have operated on Six Guiding Principles. The first of those principles is that you alone are accountable for you own financial situation. Fundamental to Financial Success The principle of accountability is fundamental to financial success. The bottom line is that no one cares more about […]
More Covered Call and Option Trading Education
We pride ourselves on empowering both beginner and experienced investors. As covered call advisors, we use our extensive knowledge to train our clients to write covered calls and boost the income from their portfolios.
