Larry Light

Larry Light

Senior Contributor|Investing

Good investing ideas, often contrarian, constitute my brief, here at Forbes.com. Key to that is helping you to build a solid financial future. Sometimes that involves steering clear of bad if enticing investment ideas. Sometimes it means taking a chance on an unloved but worthy

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81 viewsApr 4, 2025

How To Hold Down Your Taxes On A Big Investment

Health saving plans, muni bonds and retirement funding are among the strategies.Here's how to do it.

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350 viewsApr 2, 2025

How To Handle An Inheritance

Passing along your money to others entails a lot of planning.

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11,458 viewsMar 27, 2025

Why You Should Buy Gold Now

In tempestuous times like these, the storied metal tends to ascend. It’s up 15% this year, as stocks have dipped.

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128 viewsMar 22, 2025

Navigating Widowhood: Financial Steps For Moving Forward

There are practical moves to make with the death of a spouse who handled the money and investments.

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254 viewsFeb 19, 2025

How Small Business Owners Can Diversify

Many small business owners plan on retiring over the next several years but have 80% of their wealth tied up in their companies.

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747 viewsFeb 2, 2025

Want To Make Money In Biotech Stocks? Check Out OSE Immunotherapeutics

The small company is pioneering a cancer vaccine, which has taken a forward step to gain regulatory approval.

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203 viewsJan 29, 2025

How To Find The Right Continuing Care Retirement Community

You must look at costs, amenities, services and a bunch of other factors before deciding. Only then can you know what you are commiting to.

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255 viewsJan 23, 2025

Amid Digital Debacles, Why You Need To Rely On Cash

In a digital world, some think paper money is outmoded. But due to tech and privacy problems, there is a place for greenbacks, says financial advisor Kahler.

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499 viewsDec 19, 2024

Why Investing In Office Real Estate Is A Good Idea

The work-from-home trend won’t dim the prospects of the office sector, says AEW sage Michael Acton. Stock investors can take advantage.

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3,077 viewsDec 16, 2024

A Really Smart Way To Score Higher Investment Returns

Financial planning is all about managing risk, and using mean reversion is a brilliant way to navigate your path to the best outcomes over time and not run out of mone...