by Aliredha Walji | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog
Editor: Aliredha Walji Contributor: Shafaq Kazi Islam is a religion which encourages us to give. The obligatory charity, zakat, is mentioned right alongside prayer numerous times in the Holy Qur’an, while recommended charity is said to protect us...
by Irfan Chaudhry | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
Editor: Irfan Chaudhry Contributors: Shafaq Kazi & Aliredha Walji The Fed has cut interest rates three times this year due to weak economic data. These changes in interest rates affect the entire US economy....
by Nadeem Mian | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is often considered the highest distinction in the investment management profession. Consisting of 3 levels of exams, each one being a 6-hour exam that is held on one designated day in June set by the CFA Institute...
by Irfan Chaudhry | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog
The current bull market, at more than ten years, has surpassed the average length of a bull cycle. Global economic activity and profits are declining, and some leading indicators of economic activity have been flashing red and yellow. Investors are concerned about the...
by Nadeem Mian | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
Whether you are a new investor or have had a well-tested seasoned portfolio for many years, your financial advisor has probably used the “D” word about a millions of times. Diversification (also known as “not putting all of your eggs in one basket”) is the...
by Aliredha Walji | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog
There seems to be no end in sight to the rise in college costs. For 2018-2019, the College Board reports that the average out-of-state cost for room, board, tuition and fees at a public four-year institution came to $37,430 per year; the in-state cost was $21,370. The...
