Do You Have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan? Then This Is for You.
A 401(k) match is additional money your employer adds to your 401(k) when you contribute a certain amount, up to a percentage of your salary. Some people refer to this as “free money”: you don’t have to anything to earn it other than contribute to your retirement plan. Another valuable source of this “free money” is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). However, not many people use it. In fact, while many mid and large-size companies offer an ESPP, less than 50% of those eligible employees actually participate.
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Debunking the Myth: Why an Inverted Yield Curve Doesn’t Always Spell Recession
In the world of finance, few indicators strike fear into the hearts of investors quite like the dreaded inverted yield curve. It's often hailed as an ominous harbinger of economic downturns, sending shockwaves through markets and sparking widespread concern. But does an inverted yield curve truly signify an impending recession every time? Let's delve into this financial phenomenon and separate fact from fiction.
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Beyond the Headlines: Lessons from the Magnificent 7
Throughout history, there always seems to be a new grouping of stocks receiving a fancy name after performing well. When hearing headlines about stocks like this, a common question that arises is: why not just buy those select stocks? Here at Greenspring, we believe in utilizing pooled investment vehicles like mutual funds or ETFs, where you still get exposure to popular stocks but are much more diversified and face less risk.
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