Investing Archive

Stock market education is important for any aspiring stock trader. As you probably know, stock trading is a complex field made more intricate by terms and processes that are not simple enough for a layman …

If you are employed by a company that has a 401K, you are bound by honor, common sense, and economic self-interest to place that money there. If not: shame on you. The first reason: Your …

Owning property is definitely a smart investment move, some people buy homes while others choose to buy land or any other property that looks profitable and is of good value. If you have been considering …

A Simple Guide to investing in Bonds Bonds are financial instruments issued by the government, companies or institutions in exchange for money paid by the investor (Bond Owner). A bond is a fairly secure investment …

An investor leans back in his chair with a grin running all the way across his face. You just know that this investor has successfully executed an investing strategy. There is literally nothing more rewarding …

Mutual Fund Trusts vs Mutual Fund Corporations Most mutual funds are set up in a trust structure, but for those of you who invest in mutual funds AND have non-registered investment accounts, you may want …

Credit Default Swaps are one of the most popular credit derivative products to be traded on stock markets today. They have gained immense popularity and prominence in the last few years especially in the financial …

If the adage location, location, location were as etched in stone as it is etched in many buyers minds, then there would be little price difference between any given two Pre-War, high rise condo or …

Indexed CDs are an important part of an investment portfolio. These investments are very safe and have low risks, but can provide a good return on money. A CD or Certificate of Deposit is an …

Walker Greenbank is an English luxury interior furnishings group which designs, manufactures, markets and distributes wallcoverings, furnishing fabrics and associated products for the consumer market. Its brands include Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin and Zoffany. …

Fixed income securities are a popular investment among investors who need a regular cash in-flow. A retired person or a widow are examples of individuals who do not want to risk their principal but want …

An emotional attachment to money, and the fear of losing it, has cost people more money than anything else in their investing careers. Fear is not something that is possible to eliminate, but those that …

Emerging markets characterize nation-states that are rising out of economic underdevelopment into a market based economy. These markets are still in the earlier phases of the industrial growth cycle in the sense they have large …

There are many different types of bonds to invest in, including government bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds.  To raise money to run the country, the U.S. government borrows money from investors through the sale …

Residential properties are one great way of owning a piece of real estate for investors, but it is certainly not the only way. Investing in commercial real estate such as malls, medical office buildings, large …

The Rule of 72 And Investment Time Frames One of the fundamental principles of investing has been called, by Albert Einstein, the most powerful force in the universe. Compound Interest. The basic principle of compound …

Cash without Burning a Calorie: Automated Forex Trading System         Sitting around, feeling the morning air against your cheeks, hands behind your neck, playing your favorite songs as your money itself multiply to pay your …

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) rules on Individual Retirement Account (IRA) distributions can essentially be broken down into 3 categories: early withdrawals from an IRA, optional distributions from an IRA, and required distributions from IRAs.  …

Timeshares are one of the more luxurious vacations you can have provided you can afford it. Since the 1960s when leisure travel first became popular, timeshares have become a rather attractive option for vacationers looking …

Accenture (ACN), is a global management and consulting company operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The company also offers services in the implementation and development of technology and as a provider of business outsourcing. …

Once you have done your research and decided what stock you would like to purchase, your next decision will be what type of trade strategy you will employ. There are three basic types of trades, …

We started using Scottrade in 2007 and we’re really enjoying the convenience at our house. One interesting site that we have not yet tried is Zecco, which has a certain number of zero commission trades …

Investing can be incredibly challenging even to the seasoned professional.  Often times a single moment can determine whether or not a profit or loss will be realized when trading a stock. These windows can be …

The stock exchange functions with new speed and efficiency since the advent of electronic trading. Some buy and sell orders for stock are still routed to specialists on the floor of the NYSE, the way …

The value of your personal or real property is subjective, in that it is just an educated guess of the value of such property. To complicate the matter, the true market value or the assessed value of …

Good ole Uncle Sam has made buying his bonds so much easier than it used to be and believe it or not it’s actually more efficient! In these days of infinite deficits he had to …

International stocks, they are not American, so they must be risky. American investors must face up to it, we are in a global economy, we are no longer the only game in town. Jim Cramer …

A second home brings with it much of the excitement of finding a first home, but the search is usually a lot more focused. This is because second homes are usually bought with a specific …

Predicting a recession or economic slow down in the United States economy, is not always an easy forecast by many economist or Wall Street experts. Also, trying to anticipate a change in the business cycle. …

When it comes to investments, Down Markets are what many experts actually look for. It’s not that they take pleasure in seeing others lose on their investments but rather, they’re taking advantage of someone else’s …