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Mutual funds are considered one of the most appropriate and advantageous investment vehicles that a person can own. Unfortunately, many people do not completely understand how mutual funds work, even those people who already own …

If you’re looking for a monthly dividend, the internet is great place to do your research. MoneyCentral.MSN.com is a free, powerful tool that can help you locate dividend stocks and allow you to analyze historical …

WHY YOU NEED BOTH EQUITIES AND BONDS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO Every investment involves some amount of risk taking, and as a rational investor, your aim should be to maximise your returns as much as possible, …

The greatest advantage to mutual fund investing is diversity. When all of your eggs are in one basket, if you drop that basket, you are screwed. A mutual fund is made up of many companies, …

Each investor is as unique as every other investor. However, there are groups of investors who have about the the same kind of investment goals. Each of those groups of investors is willing to assume a certain …

There are a wide range of different mutual funds on the market today. Knowing in the nuances of each different type can be quite intimidating. Each type of mutual fund has certain advantages and disadvantages. …

Always something we can relate to, food will be a perennial good investment, whether it is a venue like McDonald’s (NYSE:  MCD), paying out over 3%, or a simple commodity like corn (NYSE:CPO ),paying out …

A bank CD or a fixed annuity? When looking for a guaranteed investment most people gravitate to the FDIC insured bank CD. This is especially true when one is nearing retirement age and the need …

Teaching your children about making investments is important for their entire life and you can best start as soon as possible. The concept of money is really important and teaching them the basics will help …

Looking for sources of steady income with little effort and risk ? This article is all about it.The most popular way is putting your money in a saving account , CD or even a bond …

DESCRIPTION This article reviews the interims results of the surveillance company Petards and discusses the recent changes in the shareholding structure and management after Water Hall’s Tender Offer PETARDS BUSINESS The Petards Group plc designs and …

Prior to investing, investors and venture capitalists should first analyze the market and the current market trend. They should evaluate the market’s overall performance and its potential as well as the current market situation in …

Just 24 hours after word of AT&T’s disappointing iPhone activation figures – news which sunk Apple shares about 6 percent, Jobs announced last night that Apple’s third-quarter profits are up 73 percent. In the markets …

The U.S. economy had been in the doldrums for more than two years when Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, announced a new economic stimulus plan in November 2010.  He called it “quantitative easing,” …

Are Mutual Funds Right for You? Presently, we are living in precarious financial times, brought on by the usual culprits, which amounts to nothing more or less than foolish investing. The main culprit? Sub-prime lending …

Focusing on a dividend portfolio monthly payment strategy is a wise investment strategic decision. The majority of stocks will pay their dividends on a quarterly basis as opposed to a monthly payment basis.  The process …

Why the “top performing” funds may not be the best investment A 2007 mutual fund study unveiled a telling paradox for individual investors: the average investor underperformed the average mutual fund by between 1.82% and …

Lessons on Day-trading Successfully Congratulations, you have decided to grab the proverbial Wall Street “Bull” by the horns and enter into the fast paced investment world of day-trading. Many of you may be transitioning money from CD’s, …

In general terms, decoupling is the separation of formerly related elements that usually increase and decrease together. It is used extensively in many disciplines such as science, technology, mathematics, organizational management, etc. In economics, it …

Choosing where it is best to do your investments depends of many factors. In the first place it is important how much you want to invest. If it is only a low amount you can …

The terms “stocks” and “bonds” are often mentioned in stock exchange and financial media publications as types of capital investments. For those with limited knowledge of investment opportunities, or new to trading on the financial …

Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) is a worldwide oil and gas refining company in the business of exploration, development, production and marketing of crude oil, petroleum products, liquid hydrocarbons, natural gas and methanol. Over the past …

First of all, what is a will? A will is a legal declaration of a person’s wishes as to the disposition of his or her property or estate after death, usually written and signed by …

If you have seen the film Jerry Maguire then you will know the catchphrase “Show Me the Money!” very well. If you are also a shareholder in Tanfield then you will understand why this article …

A closed-end fund is a mutual fund that is traded on a stock market every business day, all day long. It pools the assets of investors to buy a variety of assets, which increases the …

Reading a stock table or quote can be a little intimidating if you don’t know the basics of reading them. Most people believe you need a degree in mathematics or special training in a stock …

Few things can cause as much family discord as money matters, thus it is vital to use utmost care when managing money with those you call your own. Heed the following money management advice when …

Teenagers generally view personal finance as a topic they can start dealing with when they are older, but putting off your finances until you leave college can mean you miss out on a very valuable …

Two of the major reasons why people just don’t invest are that they just don’t have the money and that investing is too risky. Investing in mutual funds using an automatic investment plan avoids these …

The White House once again has been banging the drum to silence the free speech of bloggers on the Internet. Most people pay little attention to what is being said on this issue, but I …