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2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Dayana Yochim |Red Beard Ventures

This has certainly been the year for investors who want to try their hand at the "buy-the-dip" strategy. Even if you missed the most recent opportunity to take advantage of fire-sale prices on stocks, you'll likely get another shot. (See also: Ongoing market volatility.)Are you ready? Like, really ready? Because jumping into a falling market isn't as easy as it seems.

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Taylor Freitas |Red Beard Ventures

Key takeawaysSetting up a custodial Roth IRA for a child provides them with decades of tax-free, compounded investment growth on money they can use for important life events. Adults can easily open a custodial IRA on behalf of a minor at a discount broker by providing basic information about you (the custodian) and the child. Once the child reaches the age of maturity, they gain control of the account and the assets.

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | James Royal |Red Beard Ventures

Investors remain worried about how inflation could impact their portfolios. While inflation has come down off its multi-decade highs, it remains elevated, despite the efforts of the Federal Reserve to rein it in. New tariffs from the Trump administration threaten to push prices higher for some goods yet again, so it might still be a good time to evaluate your portfolio and decide if adding some inflation hedges makes sense for you.

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | James Royal |Red Beard Ventures

Key takeawaysREITs allow investors to invest in real estate without the hassle of managing the property themselves. REITs have special tax advantages that allow them to pay large and growing dividends. Publicly traded REITs and REIT funds are the best ways for investors to invest in the sector. Investors looking for growth and dividend income may want to consider REITs as a long-term solution.

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | James Royal |Red Beard Ventures

Key takeawaysThe certified financial planner certification is one of the most highly sought-after designations for financial professionals and can add a lot of value to their careers. The CFP certification requires holders to abide by a fiduciary standard, putting their clients' needs first. A CFP holder must pass an exam, have demonstrated experience, participate in ongoing education and commit to an ethics standard.