Bedel Blog

After years of under-performance, international stocks have started off strong in 2015. The economic world is seeming smaller and investing outside of the U.S. can be an integral part of a successful portfolio.

March Madness will culminate in Indianapolis this week! Coaches and athletes have worked diligently on their game plans to get to this Final Four tournament.

Buying or selling a house? The legal documents can make you crazy! It’s to your advantage to understand the documents required and whether you should sign on that dotted line.

Where will you live if you need some type of assistance? Reviewing the options can be overwhelming. Before making a decision, have a clear understanding of the services provided as well as the financial impact.

Anthem recently announced that the personal information of 80 million insured individuals had been compromised. The cyber thieves have both financial and medical identification data.

Given the choice, would you prefer a tax break now or a tax advantage later? The differences between 401(k) plan options can have substantial effects on your long-term financial goals.

What do you do when Mom or Dad needs assistance? First, you need to know what, if any, planning they have done. Second, you need to understand the financial impact you may experience.

We all know that the U.S. dollar changes value relative to other currencies. However, early last week, $10 was equal to about 10 Swiss Francs.

2014 is history and now it’s time to file tax returns. You may be noticing the arrival of tax information in your mail box or email account. Using the appropriate tax form for you may reduce both time and effort.

With the sound of holiday bells in the air, don’t turn a pleasant ring into a dreadful ding! Overspending on credit cards for all that shopping and merriment could turn that nice ring into a credit score “ding” in January.

According to Dalbar, people who managed their own investments over the last twenty years achieved a 2.5% return while the S&P 500 went up 9.2%. Why such a disparity?

Who you hire to manage your money may be one of the most important decisions you make. Many investors have been devastated by fraudulent or incompetent investment advisers.