The Human Side of Investing

The Human Side of Investing
Before risking your savings in the stock market, be sure you have the personality to tolerate the highs and lows of market swings.

Spreading Your Risk Through Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is one of the basic ways that investors, including socially responsible investors, can guard against too much risk in their portfolio.

The Importance of Diversifying Your Portfolio
Socially responsible investors should understand how to limit the risk in their portfolios by diversifying or assembling investments that can provide support when one asset class or stock loses value.

Choosing a Broker or Financial Advisor
Some helpful advice from the federal Securities & Exchange Commission about how to pick a stock broker or financial adviser and protect your money.

Calculators for Investors
Here's a group of several calculators - courtesy of the Securities & Exchange Commission - to help investors with estimates for retirement planning, mutual fund purchases, college savings and other investment decisions.