Three Healthy Financial Habits For 2016 by Heather Pelant, BlackRock
We all know that the market changes all the time. So do life goals. That's why Heather Pelant stresses checking-in with your investments from time to time to make sure you're on the right track.
A colleague of mine used to say that reviewing her investments was like getting her teeth cleaned. She dreaded it ahead of time, but loved the feeling when it was done. It provided a sense of taking care of something important, both for today and in the future.
Like your teeth, your investment portfolio needs regular maintenance. For example, remember when you got that first “real” job—you know, the one you studied for in college...

