Scott Ward

3 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Scott Ward |Rachel McVearry

Getty ImagesFor the long-term investor, market pullbacks in the face of tariffs have tended to present opportunities. Advisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you. See More"Delays are IROPs, or Irregular Operations," explained a kind Delta stewardess named Penny on my recent flight from New York to Birmingham.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Scott Ward |Rachel McVearry

Getty ImagesNo investing strategy is complete without a way to make sense of the market's mood swings – that's where the VIX and the Fear and Greed Index can come in handy. Advisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Scott Ward |Rachel McVearry

Getty ImagesWhile the Treasury market remains open and functioning, many investors' appetite for risk is clearly dimming. Advisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you. See MoreWhen the 10-year Treasury yield quickly rose from less than 4% on April 4, to 4.5% on April 8, it was a dour omen, much like a hurricane warning, for investors.

Feb 22, 2025 | money.usnews.com | Scott Ward |Rachel McVearry

Advisor's CornerAdvisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you. See MorePrior to the advent of navigational charts in the 19th century, sailors often looked to the North Star, or Polaris, as their key reference point. Once Polaris was spotted, sailors could gauge the distance from their destination and adjust accordingly.

Jan 29, 2025 | money.usnews.com | Scott Ward |Rachel McVearry

Advisor's CornerAdvisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you. See MoreBenjamin Graham, author and pioneer of value investing, once quipped, "If you are shopping for common stocks, choose them the way you would buy groceries, not the way you would buy perfume."Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter.