Blueleaf is built on a number of investing best practices. We believe that the informed investor is the best investor. With that in mind, we’ve provided this collection of articles answering some of the questions that investors ask us all the time. Note that unlike some other sites, our articles have a strong point of view with advice about what we believe are the best ideas for investors who are on the fence. Of course, your individual situation may vary, so we’ve tried to provide ample background and context.

Be A Better Investor

• Why Index Funds Are Better Than Actively Managed Mutual Funds
• Think Twice Before Investing In Individual Stocks
• Why Index ETFs Are Better Than Traditional Index Funds
• Why Your Broker Wants You To Trade More
• Your House is Not an Asset; It’s An Expense
• The Differences Between Bond Funds And Individual Bonds
• Always Know When You’re Going To Sell Before You Even Buy A Stock

Retirement

• Funding Your Retirement: The Standard Elements of Retirement Income
• Why You Should Roll Over Your 401(k) Into An IRA As Soon As Possible
• Rollover, Traditional, And Roth IRAs: Why The Roth IRA Is Best
• The Difference Between A Traditional And Roth 401(k)
• Aim Carefully With Target Date Funds

Education Savings

• The Differences Between 529s And Coverdell ESAs
• Last-Ditch Ways To Fund College And Education Expenses
• The Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Fifth Third CD Is The Best 529 Investment Option In The Country

Learn More About Investing

• Why Married People Are Financially Happier
• What Type Of Investor Are You?
• The Miracle of Compounding
• How Leverage Works In Investments