Evan Guido
Herald-Tribune
Mountain View, CA, United States
Contact Evan
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Evan:
Even great companies don't always have ironclad futures for investors
Companies, like anything else, have a life cycle. Knowing where a company is in that life cycle can help your investing. → Read More
'Rolling recession' gaining attention as economists grapple with data
In a recent poll of economists by the World Economic Forum, two-thirds said they’re expecting a recession this year, but many believe it will be mild. → Read More
Keep fixed income steady in a bond portfolio with a range of maturities
The key to relying on fixed income from bonds is smoothing out the risk from interest rate fluctuations. A 'bond ladder' is one your options. → Read More
Thinking about annuities? It can be a high price to pay for certainty
Annuities are essentially income insurance and that’s why you can only buy them from life insurance companies. → Read More
Don't wait for a company scandal before studying corporate governance
No company is perfect. But researching how the CEO and board of directors behave when problems erupt is a great starting point. → Read More
The best lessons for next-generation investors? Real stocks, real money
The days of pensions are mostly over. Since younger generations will be expected to fund their own retirement, stock market know-how is crucial. → Read More
SECURE Act 2.0 legislation moves retirement system in right direction
The original SECURE Act passed by Congress in 2019 included important provisions, but many felt it didn’t go far enough. → Read More
Bonds yields are attractive again. But use moderation to reduce risk
Not only have bond yields recovered, but the consensus is most of the Fed’s tightening of interest rates is over and inflation is going to moderate. → Read More
Failed crypto exchange FTX gives digital currency industry a black eye
FTX's collapse has caused a modern version of an old-fashioned bank run, when clients withdrew funds because they didn't trust the bank would survive. → Read More
2023 could very well test the nerves of investors and advisers alike
I believe the American economy is remarkably resilient because of our free market system and the endless opportunities it creates. → Read More
Home Depot's price-earnings ratio shows stock price has room to grow
The giant home improvement retailer might not be the most exciting stock, but it’s worth looking at as a potential foundation for your portfolio. → Read More
Attention investors: Here's your year-end financial to-do list
Between the holiday celebrations and spending time with family, consider handling some critical annual financial tasks that can make a big difference. → Read More
For effective value investing in stocks, consider elements of growth
True value investing is a rigorous, time-tested approach that requires a number of projections and calculations to determine a company’s real value. → Read More
Don't let politics and elections influence your investment strategy
There are too many unknowns to anticipate legislative changes. Good companies with strong management find ways to persevere and thrive. → Read More
ESG advocates run the risk of limiting their choices of investments
Investors should keep in mind that when they limit their choices of investments, they make it more difficult to succeed. → Read More
Is your 'digital estate' in order? Take these 5 steps to secure accounts
It wasn’t that long ago that this aspect of estate planning mainly involved a manila folder and a key to a safe deposit box. → Read More
Modern financial planning should not be a 'man-to-man' endeavor
According to a 2013 study from Fidelity, “Nine out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.” → Read More
Use the PEG ratio for a fuller picture of a stock’s price
The PEG ratio is the relationship between a stock’s price-earnings ratio with the company’s growth in earnings per share. → Read More
Moving to Florida? Prepare your assets for optimum benefit
The warm weather, beaches and golf courses are great, but there are strong reasons related to taxes and estate planning for domiciling in Florida. → Read More
Pulling together after the devastation and heartbreak of Hurricane Ian
I’m always amazed to see when businesses, government agencies and communities come together to recover, rebuild and, at some point, restart. → Read More