Melissa Brock, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Melissa Brock - Page 12July 12, 2021 3:00 AM ETESG, SRI and Impact Investing: What's the Difference and What's Best for Your Portfolio?Melissa BrockDid you think ESG, SRI and impact investing all meant the same thing? Sorry to burst your bubble. Here's what each means and how you could short your portfolio.NYSE:BUDNASDAQ:SWBINASDAQ:PENNRead ESG, SRI and Impact Investing: What's the Difference and What's Best for Your Portfolio?July 9, 2021 6:00 AM ETHave You Given Yourself a Mid-Year Tax Checkup?Melissa BrockReady to head out on summer vacation? Put the car in park and stop packing your suitcase for just a second and do an important tax checkup first.Read Have You Given Yourself a Mid-Year Tax Checkup?July 8, 2021 4:00 AM ET5 Big (and Common) Mistakes ESG Investors Make — Are You Making Them?Melissa BrockAre you a proud ESG investor? You should be proud — way to stick by your principles! However, you could make some serious mistakes when you invest solely in ESG investments. Let's figure out what those are.Read 5 Big (and Common) Mistakes ESG Investors Make — Are You Making Them?July 6, 2021 3:12 AM ETWhat Should You Aim for in ROI? And Mistakes to AvoidMelissa BrockAre you looking at all the angles with your investments? Let's take a look at the ROI calculation and others and go into what you should avoid.Read What Should You Aim for in ROI? And Mistakes to AvoidJuly 4, 2021 5:00 AM ETBeyond Losing Money in the Stock Market: Here's How a Parent's Death Could Affect You FinanciallyMelissa BrockYou know what you're doing in the stock market, but do you have a still-living parent's assets handled? Here's what you could face if you wait too long.Read Beyond Losing Money in the Stock Market: Here's How a Parent's Death Could Affect You FinanciallyJuly 2, 2021 5:00 AM ETHave You Always Skipped Rebalancing Your Portfolio? Big Mistake!Melissa BrockChoosing to ignore the need to rebalance can put your risk tolerance and goals out of whack. You don't want to do that, do you?Read Have You Always Skipped Rebalancing Your Portfolio? Big Mistake!July 1, 2021 3:00 AM ETThe No. 1 Easiest Way to Lose Money in the Stock MarketMelissa BrockReady to know the No. 1 way to lose money in the stock market? Read on to know exactly how you're losing money right now.Read The No. 1 Easiest Way to Lose Money in the Stock MarketJune 30, 2021 3:15 AM ETInherited an IRA? You Could Pay Major Taxes if You Don't Follow the New RulesMelissa BrockDid you inherit an IRA or know you'll be the beneficiary of an IRA? Know the rules outlined by the SECURE Act so your money doesn't get eaten up by 50% penalty taxes. Read Inherited an IRA? You Could Pay Major Taxes if You Don't Follow the New RulesJune 29, 2021 3:10 AM ETChecking Your Portfolio Often? Stop It! It Could Affect Your EarningsMelissa BrockDo you check your portfolio obsessively? Yeah, I did, too, until I figured out why I shouldn't. Learn more about why you shouldn't check your portfolio much at all. Read Checking Your Portfolio Often? Stop It! It Could Affect Your EarningsJune 26, 2021 4:00 AM ETWhat to Do When Your Portfolio Bores You: Go Skydiving InsteadMelissa BrockDoes your portfolio bore you? Do you long to brag about something (anything!) when others talk about trading or investing? Here's a tip: Go skydiving to add excitement to your life instead.Read What to Do When Your Portfolio Bores You: Go Skydiving InsteadJune 25, 2021 4:05 AM ETHow Inflation is Affecting Your Portfolio Right NowMelissa BrockHave you done everything you can to insulate your portfolio from inflation? Let's learn more about it and how you can tweak your investments to save yourself from losing money over the long term.Read How Inflation is Affecting Your Portfolio Right NowJune 24, 2021 3:00 AM ETHere's What to Do When a Market Correction Threatens Your PortfolioMelissa BrockA market correction could rear its head. Here's what you should do next to coach your portfolio through the dip. It will help you know how to handle your short- and long-term goals and how comfortable you feel when the market dips. Read Here's What to Do When a Market Correction Threatens Your PortfolioJune 23, 2021 3:00 AM ETYou Quit Your Job — Good for You! But How Does that Impact Your Investments?Melissa BrockDid you leave before you had another job lined up because you can't stomach the thought of going back to an office? Or did you have a job lined up? No matter what your circumstances, learn more about what could happen to your hard-earned investmentsRead You Quit Your Job — Good for You! But How Does that Impact Your Investments?June 22, 2021 4:10 AM ETGold is Dead? Should You Opt for Gold (Over Crypto) in Your Portfolio?Melissa BrockBitcoin transactions are recorded on a blockchain, a distributed ledger that cannot fail. Government doesn't control bitcoin (unlike banks) and that's why devotees (mostly late Gen Xers or early Millennials) flock to it. But all ideals aside, should you invest in gold?Read Gold is Dead? Should You Opt for Gold (Over Crypto) in Your Portfolio?June 21, 2021 6:00 AM ETWhy You Might Have to Retire Later Due to COVID-19Melissa BrockThink you're in danger of retiring later due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Just the thought can cause you to feel extremely nervous, but are you on track? Let's find out.Read Why You Might Have to Retire Later Due to COVID-19June 17, 2021 6:00 AM ETWhat COVID-19 Can Teach You About Crafting Your Portfolio Melissa BrockHave regrets about your portfolio during the pandemic? Many people do. Here's how you can be ready the next time a pandemic (or a recession) comes rolling in.NASDAQ:ZSNYSE:CHGGNYSE:FSLYRead What COVID-19 Can Teach You About Crafting Your Portfolio June 17, 2021 4:30 AM ETAre You Losing Money in the Market Due to One of These Reasons?Melissa BrockLosing money? Ugh. Been there, doesn't feel good. Take a look at these back-to-basics reasons you might be losing money. Everyone needs a gentle reminder every now and then, no matter whether you're a seasoned trader or investor or just getting started.Read Are You Losing Money in the Market Due to One of These Reasons?June 15, 2021 11:00 PM ETMicro Investing's Magic Lies in Helping Your Favorite College Grad (or You) Gain ConfidenceMelissa BrockNew college graduates might be scared to invest, and that's the beauty of micro investing: just to get started. Just be careful you don't keep that strategy for the long haul...Read Micro Investing's Magic Lies in Helping Your Favorite College Grad (or You) Gain ConfidenceJune 15, 2021 4:00 AM ETHow to Avoid Getting into Debt in the First PlaceMelissa BrockIt seems like summer always becomes the most expensive month of the year for my family. Between summer vacations, landscaping projects (why are rocks, found in nature, so expensive?!) and more…Read How to Avoid Getting into Debt in the First PlaceJune 14, 2021 5:00 AM ETWhy Your Retirement Calculator Might Not Tell the Whole StoryMelissa BrockHave you ever used a retirement calculator and wondered how much you could actually rely on it? Take a look at a few reasons why you might want to be a little wary. Read Why Your Retirement Calculator Might Not Tell the Whole StoryJune 11, 2021 4:00 AM ETWhy ESG Investments May Motivate You (and Make Your Portfolio Better)Melissa BrockHave you ever considered ESG investing? Take a look at why you might want to — you could reap some major advantages.Read Why ESG Investments May Motivate You (and Make Your Portfolio Better)June 10, 2021 4:00 AM ETHave You Stashed Too Much Money in Your Emergency Fund?Melissa BrockThink you're totally set with a full year of expenses set aside in an emergency fund? Hold up. You might have too much socked into liquid assets. Read on to learn more about how much is too much for your emergency fund.Read Have You Stashed Too Much Money in Your Emergency Fund?June 9, 2021 5:09 AM ETSteps to Take if You're Approaching Retirement Age But Haven't Saved Enough for RetirementMelissa BrockPanicking a little (no, a lot!) because you haven't saved much for retirement? Follow these steps to get to hit a comfy retirement savings goal.Read Steps to Take if You're Approaching Retirement Age But Haven't Saved Enough for RetirementJune 7, 2021 7:00 AM ETPros and Cons to Maxing Out Your 401(k)Melissa BrockTake a look at the pros and cons of maxing out your 401(k) outlined below. You might find these tips especially helpful as you try to go beyond your employer match.Read Pros and Cons to Maxing Out Your 401(k) Page 12 of 13 « Most Recent‹ More Recent78910111213 Earlier › Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. 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