Investing Archive

Saving bonds are a debt instrument that is issued by the U.S. government. They are sold to people who are individual investors – usually in small amounts. Saving bond certificates have face value denominations in …

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) were started in Canada and have been in the United States since 1993. The makeup of these ETFs is very similar to many mutual funds but they behave very differently. ETFs range …

Property managers, or potential property managers are always on the lookout for the next big thing. They know that they cannot get by with only a few properties in one specific location, but rather need …

Bonds are very popular securities because they regularly pay interest income and pay back the initial principal after the bond matures. Bonds are popular with people of various risk classes but they certainly appeal to …

CREATING WEALTH – A lasting cure to financial struggle! “Profit is better than wages. Profit makes you a fortune (wealth) which is fine; wages makes you a needy (paycheck) which is not fine. Which of …

Lee Paris looks like he doesn’t have a care in the world despite the fact that the commodity in which his firm, Jackson, MS-based Investlinc, deals is being bashed over every media channel the world …

Mutual funds are great simple long term investments which allow you to diversify your holdings and gain solid returns. They are certainly not without their critics though. Some people claim that they charge excessive fees …

In today’s economy many people are aware of the various advantages of investing in mutual funds. Mutual funds tend to be safer investments than stocks, and tend to be good for long term wealth creation …

A good portfolio will be well distributed with stocks, bonds, and money market funds. There will be little or no get rich schemes.  Most investments will be in  slower, but more secure stocks, bonds, and …

Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of bond investing is important for every investor. Like any financial instrument, bonds have weaknesses and strong points, but they can still be perfectly useful in a financial portfolio. Carefully …

Young people aged between 20s and 30s are often faced with an investment dilemma.  Many of them are fascinated with the idea of investing but are not equipped with the knowledge and tools required for …

An annuity is a type of insurance that allows you to plan for retirement by providing a regular income for you in the future in exchange for either a lump sum investment now, or a …

U.S. savings bonds are essentially loans to the Government from whoever is willing to make them. Due to the stability of the U.S. Government, these bonds are considered safe i.e. low risk investments. The receipt …

To assess the tax implications of covered call writing one may choose to first understand what a covered call is and second become familiar with the tax implications associated with the covered call. Since covered …

In Margret Mitchell’s classic “Gone With The Wind” Rhett Butler is quoted as saying there are two times when a huge profit can be made. When a civilization is crumbling (fast and easy) and when …

With the volatility found in the stock market, consumers without the luxury of high levels of disposable income often find themselves looking for safer place to invest their savings. Savings accounts, long-term savings bonds, and …

The biggest mistake a person can make when trying to put together a portfolio on their own is picking an investment of any kind before do any due diligence. This due diligence involves researching the …

Trading Stocks in Today’s Stock Market What exactly is the Stock Market?  It is an organized system where anyone and everyone can either buy or sell their stocks or shares.  Traders buy stocks from over …

HOW TO INVEST WISELY – INVESTING PROS AND CONS Smart investors have made a fortune by understanding the market, and the power of the buck. An investment plan is as individual as the investor. Young …

During the boom, real estate investing was the path to “quick riches.” Even though the market is still recovering – and is flat in many areas – it does not mean you should overlook investments …

Indexed annuities and mutual funds are among the most common financial vehicles for building a retirement nest egg. Although they may both offer regular payouts, they work completely differently. Indexed annuities are always an insurance …

Are you ready to be an investor? Well, don’t get excited. Investing is something many should research over and over. When investing in the stock market, do not overlook penny stocks. There are many reasons …

When it comes to mutual funds, and value in mutual funds one of the first and best names to come to mind would have to be Vanguard Mutual Funds. Vanguard offers a large variety of …

Down markets can be good news for stock investors as well. “Buy low and sell high” is a well-known mantra but if it were easy to do, we’d all be rich. In the broad market, …

Buy low, sell high. This is the truth of profitable trading. Peter Lynch, one of the most respected investors in history, said it another way: “Buy when there’s blood in the streets. Sell on euphoria.” …

Exchange Traded Funds, also called ETF’s, have an array of financial advantages not necessarily available through competing financial products and instruments. This article will discuss ETF’s, their benefits and ability to advantage investors’ financial objectives. …

Bonds are promissory notes issued by either the government or a business in order to raise capital. Offering bond notes is a great means to raise funding because it looks to borrow money externally in …

These days, Investing in shares is easy and accessible. From your own PC at home, you can actively trade all kinds of equities and commodities, as often as you want to. I have been doing …

The safest way to buy gold addresses value, transportation and storage of the gold. This is because the amount of gold, how its price changes over time, and the market, political and economic conditions in …

In late 2010, a General Motors (GM) Initial Public Offering (IPO) is intended to transfer the majority ownership of the former number one global auto manufacturer from the hands of the U.S. Government, to non-governmental …