Investing Archive

Whenever you turn on the news these days you hear about the stock exchange hitting new heights. Records are being broken and it seems like everyone is getting rich except for you. It’s very tempting …

When it comes to making a choice whether to invest in gold and silver bullion, or to invest in coins or art, investing in art is quickly becoming the favorite of many for an enjoyable …

Ask yourself, “What will happen to my property if I died suddenly without a will.” If you know the answer and are happy with it, don’t read on. If on the other hand you are …

To really answer the question of which is more profitable, we have to first understand what the difference between the two are.  Both day trading and investing have things in common, which is buying  stock …

Whether or not you invest in mutual funds or individual stocks depends on the answers to so many questions, that the very question itself is nearly irrelevant. Take a look at the following; then you …

The price of gold has risen tremendously in the past few years.  You can earn a lot of money by selling your scrap gold for cash.  You will want to be careful, however, because there …

Vacation homes are a dream for many who hope to make it a reality. For some it may be to establish a family place to head to in order to relax and spend quality time …

Assuming that you, like many of us, start off investing on a small scale, it is good to get in with safe, reliable investments that cater towards those that my be starting with small balances. …

Investing with ING has numerous benefits.  Initially, ING offered only a money market account through its Orange Savings Account.  However, after some acquisitions and developments, online investors can truly benefits from the wealth of products …

A common concern among those who buy stocks, especially in our volatile times, is how to reduce the risk that comes with owning stocks. How does one reduce the risk that one of your picks …

Should you invest in Certified Diamonds? Investors are in a quandary about where to put their money. The real estate bubble has burst. The stock markets are falling. Economic experts say the global economy is …

Unit Investment Trust Funds (UIT’s) are a form of investment that pool investor’s money into specific duration allocations of bonds, tax-free investments or equities. In the case of bond UIT’s the risk is relatively low …

Following a guru to investment success. Jim Cramer he’s a guru, so is Edward Lampert, Warren Buffet some might call him the God Father of investment guru’s. There are many investors who actually utilize these, …

We all would like to have bull markets at all times in the stock market. Bull markets are when everyone is able to make money for themselves. The next time one of these comes by …

Fannie Mae (the Federal National Mortgage Association) (NYSE:FNMA) is an American government corporation which has provided security for mortgage investors since its creation during the Great Depression. Along with another government enterprise, Freddie Mac (the …

The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index (^OSX) is a stock index which tracks fifteen large companies in the oilfield services industry. Changes in the Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index tend to be associated with changes …

When the housing bubble was growing, people were investing in real estate in hopes to resell the property and turn a profit. Shows such as “Flip this House” featured such endeavors. Towards the end of …

It would be a mistake to invest in any one segment of the market or any one investment vehicle. However, if one were to choose a market segment that is currently on a roll and …

By whatever method is used, keeping track of how money is spent, especially when investing, is necessary for success. Two of the best ways of evaluating investments are “the net present value and the internal …

Someone let the Bull loose in the marketplace. Prices have been steadily rising, and you want to cash in on the bullish bonanza. But How? Buy and Hold. It worked for Warren Buffett, and it …

With over 700 Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as of early July 2008, valued at over $580 billion, choosing the best one for 2008 is pretty much an impossible task. By 2010, ETFs are expected to …

Gold has been used as money for over 5,000 years and continues to be seen primarily as money. Silver has many more practical uses than gold, partly because it’s cheaper and partly because silver has …

Investing in gold and other precious metals is a lucrative investment but one also has to be cautious when investing in commodities. Though the longer you keep hold of your investments the more likely you …

The stimulus bill that President Obama signed into law has a tax credit for new home buyers. The new credit is $8000 or 10% of the purchase price of a new home, whichever is lower, …

As a business owner that caters to the real estate industry, I have seen numerous changes throughout the years in how they do business.  Agents have gone from relying on their customer referral base and …

Fundamental analysis is one of the two main approaches used to predict the future movement of the price of a stock. The other approach is technical analysis; where the  practitioner uses charts to look for trends …

Registering, buying or selling of internet domain names has been a big business for about a decade for several people with an estimated value of $2 billion. This is expected to double by 2010 with …

The great military philosopher Sun Tzu advised generals to “Attack by Stratagem”. He warned, “The general, unable to control his irritation, will launch his men to the assault like swarming ants, with the result that …

Those that have money in stock, bonds or both often find themselves at a loss when asked what the difference is between the two. They may have a vague idea that bonds are safer and …

The stock market, like the weather, is cyclical. Not only does it go up and down according to the current financial climate, it also changes in terms of what a great investment strategy might be. …