Investing Archive

How to flip a house. The idea that retail can make fast money is a worldwide phenomenon, and in Europe, is showing moderate success, though knowing the right approach, what to look for in an …

I am no guru, I am no professional. I just want to share my views on how to get started because I get people asking me this pretty often. Some examples given in the article …

If a stock’s price falls, there’s many ways to convert it into a liquid asset. And you can dramatically minimize your losses if you make the transition carefully. With some clever planning, it might even …

Investing in art is in a category in itself, because art is beauty in the eye of the beholder. One must be thoroughly captivated by the splendor enough to purchase the piece and then proudly …

Introduction Traditionally, investing has been seen as the preserve of the wealthy and has a reputation for being a minefield to the uninitiated. As western standards of living continue to increase, more and more people …

Stock market investing and financial decision making is linked to behavioral science. Human behavior underlies quantitative models, algorithm based trading, fundamental analysis, and valuation equations in finance. In other words, it is another important sphere …

A stock exchange is a place where stocks, or shares of companies, are bought and sold by investors, speculators, and professional traders. Various forms of stock exchanges have been around during the centuries, with one …

You know what you paid for your home initially, and you are well aware of all the sweat equity and cash that you have put into it over the years. You may also have investigated …

Investing in chemical companies is difficult for the people who don’t know much about chemical industries, and what affects it. In this article you will find tips to get started on the road to investing …

The art of investing has always drawn a large crowd of spectators because it glistens with the glamour of famous families – Vanderbuilts, Astors, Rockefellers who made instant fortunes while playing the game. What makes it …

Making a will is only really important to others and not oneself when one passesaway. After all it’s a matter of conjecture whether or not in death we know what happens to our assets. Making …

Time to stick your toe back into real estate, this is a question that many are asking as the opportunities are plentiful, but could they still get sweeter. 2009 is continuing to develop in a …

The US housing market started a major market decline in 2007. Excess housing inventory, market recession, increase in foreclosures, and bank failures were several of the factors that caused a domino effect that resulted in …

Certain kinds of property tend to increase in value because they have worldwide appeal. Whatever the economy, there will always be those with the money who seek out the best in art. The reason art …

Pass by any news stand, or visit nearly any web site devoted to investing, the stock market, business or finance, and you’ll most likely find one, or possibly even several articles headlines imploring you to …

People purchase mutual funds for long term growth. The selling price determines how much money will be made on any investment. Buying a mutual fund at its highest price is not good money management. People …

If you have ever had a family bereavement you may have already sussed why having a will is so important. You may think that you know friends and relatives really well, and trust them implicitly. …

Day trading can be very profitable but is very risky. For beginners, the chances of winning are far less than the chances of losing in day trading. However, despite the low success rate, you can …

Investments can work against you.  Most investments carry some degree of risk.  This degree of risk generally determines the extent of your possible return.  Generally, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.  As such, …

Hedging, understanding the benefits of risk management in an enterprise wide solution.  Risk management and hedging is a useful tool to reduce market place liability.  Here are some tips on its uses. Second of a …

There are many ways to get rich, other than securing a high paying job or doing well in operating businesses, is investing. Well, many people do not go into investing because most of the vast …

Tunisia is located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa and at only three to four hours flying distance from many European airports it is fast becoming a popular choice with overseas investors. The country …

Dozens of countries use currencies which are pegged to the US dollar. Currencies which are pegged to the US dollar fall into 3 general categories: tourist economies (many Caribbean countries), trade economies (Hong Kong, oil-based …

The reason why people invest in the stock market, rather than leaving all their money in a savings account, is because of the prospect of getting a better return than they would from their savings …

One of the biggest mistakes the average investor makes is choosing investments for the wrong reasons, such as apparent popularity or “buzz”. Investment decisions should be made without emotion, pressure, or guilt. Actually, it is …

A forex demo account is a fantastic way to practice trading in the market without the stress of losing any money. You can get a free forex demo account from most any online broker. A …

Currency and stock markets from a large variety of countries make up an overall trading market where millions and millions of dollars and other currencies are traded on a daily basis. Like the stock market, …

Why do you need a will? How could you live without one would be a better question! Ask yourself a few simple questions:1. What will happen to your children / pets after you are dead?2. …

Mutual funds make up the bulk of millions of retirement accounts throughout the world. In addition to allowing average investors the benefits of professional money management, mutual funds provide the following advantages: DIVERSIFICATION OF ASSETS …

When the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Ben Bernanke, comments that “major financial institutions will not be allowed to fail,” his remarks certainly cannot be taken as any kind …