TIAA-CREF Investment Funds

TIAA-CREF U.S. Equity Funds Growth & Income (TIIRX) Mid-Cap Growth (TCMGX) Real Estate Securities (TCREX) Equity Index (TINRX) Large-Cap Growth (TIRTX) Mid-Cap Value (TCMVX) Social Choice Equity (TICRX) Large-Cap Value (TCLCX) Small-Cap Equity (TCSEX) Social Choice Low Carbon Equity Fund (TLWCX)

Investment Advice from Vanguard

Four timeless principles to help you reach your investment objectives Successful investment management companies base their business on a core investment philosophy, and Vanguard is no different. Although we offer many specific strategies through both internally and externally managed funds, an overarching theme runs through the investment guidance we provide to clients—focus on those things… Continue reading Investment Advice from Vanguard

Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

Countries With High Interest Rates As the chart below indicates, some countries have very high bank interest rates. While money invested in a Canadian bank may only earn 1% interest, that same money could earn 12% interest in Nigeria. So, why don’t people invest all their money in foreign banks? This article briefly explains the… Continue reading Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

Ally Bank – Online Banking and High Interest Rate Savings

Finance Summary It’s helpful to have at least two financial institutions for your banking needs. You may choose to work with a local bank for personalized local service. However, for additional features, services, and possibly better interest rates on investments you may want to create an account with an online bank such as Ally Bank.… Continue reading Ally Bank – Online Banking and High Interest Rate Savings

Investing and Saving Money – Financial Tools and Resources

Finance Summary. Below is a list that represents a the broad spectrum of financial diversification available for investing and saving money. Much of the information presented here in condensed form was gathered from the Basics of Investing Lesson in the Money 101 Guide offered by Money Magazine which is owned by CNN which is owned… Continue reading Investing and Saving Money – Financial Tools and Resources