Investing Articles

These days, pre-tax accounts aren’t your only choice when saving for retirement. So, do you know the differences between other options, like Roth 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and ‘after-tax’ 401(k) contributions? Allworth co-founder Scott Hanson outlines the must-know basics of these powerful savings vehicles.

You hear about the stock market all the time, but do you understand the advantages and nuances of stocks themselves? Allworth co-founder Scott Hanson shares a few key reminders, including why stocks are beneficial to own during periods of high inflation.

Even though stocks usually grab most of the attention, don’t forget about bonds! After all, in most cases, they’re a key component of a diversified portfolio. Allworth co-founder Scott Hanson shares the essential basics to help you better understand how they work (with a little inspiration from Schoolhouse Rock).

Allworth Co-CEO Pat McClain explains fad investments and how a fiduciary advisor helps you avoid them.

Even though you likely own different types of investments, do you know how they actually work? Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson shares a quick breakdown of three investment vehicles to help you understand what they are at their core.

Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson shares his advice for protecting your money and investments during times of economic turbulence. Whether you are a long-time client of Allworth Financial, or just looking for ways to shore up your financial situation,...

Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout specifically addresses four of the biggest questions we're finding most people are asking right now as market volatility continues. #1: Will stocks keep dropping? We understand that 2022’s market selloff...

Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson outlines some of the ways to access your money if you're retiring early. Sometimes, life throws you a curve. Other times, it throws you a perfect pitch right down the middle and you smack it out of the park. And then...

Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson offers some pros and cons of using target date funds in your investment portfolio. Are you familiar with target date funds? I can’t help but enjoy saying the phrase, “target date funds,” even if they aren’t ideal for...

Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson shares four key points to keep in mind as the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates and we embark into bear market territory. We’ve officially entered a bear market. And while that certainly feels crummy, it’s nothing...