Rachel Christian

1 week ago | abc6onyourside.com | Rachel Christian

Best stocks to invest in for the long termby Rachel ChristianMon, April 14th 2025 at 4:25 PMDaniel de la Hoz/Getty Images

1 week ago | komonews.com | Rachel Christian

Constantly buying and selling stocks is inherently risky. It’s also time-consuming, stressful and expensive. A better approach, according to experts, is buying high quality companies and holding them for the long haul. Buy-and-hold is a well-tested strategy that can help you benefit from years of growth and help you save money on taxes, too. With literally thousands of publicly traded companies out there, how do you pick the best stocks to buy and hold long-term?

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Rachel Christian

You’ve spent much of your working life building up your 401(k) and then along comes a market downturn to threaten your retirement plans. What can you do to ensure your portfolio stays protected? “We believe the key thing to do is to keep your 401(k) funds invested. If you take them out of the market, you may lock in losses and could miss out on opportunities for market rebounds,” says Eric Phillips, CFA, former senior director at Human Interest.

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Rachel Christian

Investing in 2025 is more accessible than ever — but it isn’t always easy. With nearly constant market volatility and financial advice flooding your social media feed, it’s easy to make mistakes that hurt your long-term returns. Whether you have $5 or $500,000, avoiding these common traps can save you from costly mistakes and future regret. Mistake No. 1: Comparing yourself to othersIt’s easy to look at what others are doing and feel defeated when you aren’t at the same level.

2 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Rachel Christian |Lisa Dammeyer

In early April, U.S. stock markets saw sharp losses after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods — spooking investors and sparking comparisons to past stock market crashes. On April 3 and 4, the Nasdaq Composite nosedived 11.4 percent, the S&P 500 fell 10.5 percent and the Dow shed 9.4 percent.