Investing Archive

This is the first article in my “A Day in the Life of… ” series covering different Property Management positions. After having filled these type positions myself in numerous localities, I find the urge to …

With the possibility of changing tax laws, you may want to prepare by switching how the dividends you now receive are being invested, or what type of account you have invested in. While no one …

There is an old saying in Brazil that goes: “Brazil is the Country of the Future and it Always Will Be”. Well, it seems the “future” has finally arrived for Brazil. Brazilian GDP is expected …

Gaining a simple understanding of investing and finance in general can be a very tedious long process. Investing is the ultimate key to financial stability and there are too many self proclaimed ways to do …

A 1031 exchanged is called that because the section in the tax code that deals with these tax deferred property exchanges is Section 1031 in the Internal Revenue code. This section states that property owners …

This autobiographical story of Chris Gardner chronicles his impoverished upbringing in Milwaukee, homelessness in San Francisco, and ultimate rise to riches through sheer determination and hard work. Gardner’s childhood was wracked with the violence and …

While the idea of owning a second home may be appealing, there are factors that must be considered when investing in a second home. While having second home can be considered a great investment idea, …

Successful investors know how to interpret stock market statistics. Traditional stock market statistics are found in many newspapers’ financial section. They are the 52-Week high and low, volume, low price, high price, closing price and …

We were very nearly caught – twice!Putting our house up for sale should have been the easiest thing in the world. We lived in a great town, great area and great road. The houses were …

The foreign currency exchange trading market is the largest in the world. Called forex, it exchanges the money of one country for the money of another, in large lots. Often currency buyers and sellers operate …

A common dilemma for a graduating college student is to graduate with no savings, a crushing amount of college debt and even worse high inflation credit card debt.  This is a bad position to be …

The stock market is having problems now but I invested in four American companies. Why? Because American companies are leaders in new ideas, new technologies and American companies are leaders in finding solutions to problems. …

Actually, if you are serious about investing, you can do it for as little as $50 a month. The magic term is “mutual funds”. Whereas many people play the individual stock game, which is about …

Now is the time to get on the road to financial independence and achieve great wealth. Build your financial empire and set up a solid foundation. If you are looking to get a hold on …

Gold is a real, tangible asset. Many of the world’s central banks retain a supply of gold bullion as a form of security against fluctuations in the value of monetary currencies. In recent years most …

After years of contemplation I have decided to take the plunge and purchase a home in the heart of Europe. Berlin to be exact. At first glance this may appear a little rash, lacking the …

If you are looking to preserve your real estate wealth without paying hefty capital gains taxes when you sell property, the 1031 exchange may be the perfect tool for you. Established by the IRS in …

The return on real estate investment works like the return on any other investment with the exception being that you may have to factor more items into the formula to be accurate. With your CD, …

Starting an investment portfolio is a major milestone in one’s financial life. Deciding what to invest in, however, can be complicated. There are thousands of investment choices available, and choosing between them can get difficult. …

The big secret is that the stock market is a casino. People play these casinos every day hoping they will get something for nothing. The sad fact is that deep down they know they don’t …

Real estate investment groups can be good because it will enable a pool of investors, which may lack the financial ability to invest on their own, to invest in a property.  Of course, your potential …

I knew I had joined the wrong firm a week after I had been hired. After I had examined the “book of business” I had acquired (120 clients, AUM $10 million) I saw that 90% …

It was easy up to a couple of years ago, when insanely rising home prices made any “buy and sell fast” technique a winner. Often investors made money even before they closed on the purchase …

How to Buy Land for a Retirement Home in a Foreign Country Like many Minnesotan’s, my husband and I leave freezing cold temps to enjoy sun drenched beaches in the Caribbean. After spending 20 years …

Stock market software should provide current updates. It should be user-friendly and easily customizable to fit the needs of the investor. Investors want to invest in stock not be dumbfound how to operate their software. …

Apartment buildings can be a great real estate investment.  Although they will be far more expensive to purchase than a single-family home, there are many benefits that can be obtained from investing in an apartment …

In the United States economy, we have things that are referred to as “financial markets”. Some of you may be asking, what exactly is a financial market. Well by definition, a financial market is a …

The government has earmarked $8 billion to expand the Internet infrastructure in the United States. In addition, the government will foster partnerships between the public and private sector to enhance and expedite the success of …

To understand a secondary financial market (frequently called an “aftermarket”), it is helpful to know what the primary financial market is. A primary market is one in which stocks or other financial instruments are sold …

Investing in real estate can be an excellent way to make money or a good way to destroy oneself if common sense is not applied. First and foremost never get emotionally attached to a property. …