The phrase "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is another way of saying that no one should risk all of their resources on any single idea, venture, or asset. Put simply, if all your eggs are in ...

I recently chatted with a retired couple who were looking for a second opinion about their portfolio’s asset allocation. They were fortunate enough to amass a sizable portfolio through diligent saving ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about incisive investing advice. Retirement becomes a hot topic for Gen X-ers as they enter their 50s. We discuss how to ...

With 2026 around, I am refining my inflation-focused asset allocation model that performed well in 2025. Check out the major ...

E. Napoletano is a former registered financial advisor and award-winning author and journalist. Courtney Reilly-Larke is the deputy editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. Previously, she was the associate ...

The following is an excerpt from Christine Benz’s recent webcast, Tune Up Your Portfolio in Uncertain Times. Watch the full webcast. Christine Benz: Moving over to talk about asset allocation. This is ...

Asset allocation accounts for 88% of your investment experience, according to Vanguard research. That means if you have a diversified portfolio, your investment returns will be nearly identical to ...

The 60/40 portfolio is discussed like it's a real thing, when in truth it is really a figment in our collective memory. It describes modern asset allocation about as well as "Happy Days" did the 1950s ...