Investing Archive

Albania has long been associated with criminal activity and Albanian Mafia activities, with criminal activity focused on international drug trafficking, and illegal trafficking in humans and weapons. Yet on the 29th July the Albanian Prime …

Home values have been declining during the 2009-2010 recession, interest rates have declined and most people in the United States have seen their equity decline. Will this trend continue into 2011? The correct answer to …

One of the most difficult combinations to deal with is money and family. It is hard not to feel obligated to help family members out who need money. At the same time, it is easy …

Let’s face it, you are only human and when you have real money on the line, emotions such as fear and greed will surface from time to time even for seasoned traders. This is why …

What can U.S. residents do to protect their hard-earned savings from the ravages of further asset price inflation? The Loonie is worth more than a Greenback? Can there be any stronger statement to show the …

Anyone considering investing in property in Montenegro for investment opportunities will be drawn to the area of the Adriatic coastline as it offers the best rental returns from the visiting tourists. Although the mountains also …

In business, they say that the most liquid of all assets is cash.  However, there is one asset that is more valuable than money.  You could even say that this asset is worth its weight in gold. …

One of the main factors affecting the housing market at this moment of time is obviously the world economic crisis because who but the very rich are going to fork out precious money to invest …

There’s a ton of material out there about investing, but you would do well to look at just a few. Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad has gotten lots of press, and it’s a great …

There is an inherent difference between savings and investment. Investment vehicles are higher-return capital appreciation while savings are more stable funds with lower returns. Fixed deposits normally reside in the category of savings. The ultimate …

When considering buying property in Albania it is assumed that one is looking for an investment property rather than an actual home. Unlike in many other European countries where new properties are built on newly …

Counselors who work with families know well how important it is for each member to be aware of how to manage money. Too many  have grown up believing in credit cards and debts are now …

The current state of the housing market complete with the United States government assuming control over lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has impacted the American economy in many ways and caused serious shake …

The stock market can be a scary and formidable place for the inexperienced trader, but there are simple strategies that can multiple your profits with very little to no risk at all!Writing covered calls’ or …

Aftershock wisdom is clearly different  from conventional wisdom on stocks. If you look at the longer term historical perspective, the stock market grew 300 percent from 1928 through 1980. ; yet between 1980 and 2006 …

Money management begins when people understand how to handle their money and have the character to know when to spend it.  Many times, families don’t automatically have the know-how to manage money, so they choose …

Here’s the skinny on the book: It’s written by three members of the infamous Vanguard Diehards forum on Morningstar. (Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf) The forum is an excellent place for investment advice, …

Why make things complicated? If you have $4000 there is no reason to be that complicated. You do not need to follow stocks or subscribe to major newspapers to invest your $4000. Rather, by keeping …

Slowly but steadily the perception of change hovers over Albania. The brutal isolated communist regime of Enver Hoxha is gone and the Albanian leader Sali Berisha makes gestures to appeal to the E.U. The law …

Since its introduction as a circulating currency in 2002, the euro has fast grown to become one of the world’s most important currencies. More than 330 million people use the euro everyday, more than any …

The U.S. government has spent billions of dollars  to boost housing transactions since the collapse of the housing market in 2008. The reasons being, the housing industry represents a large part of the U.S. economy, …

The beauty of mathematics is that one does not need to have full knowledge of it to be able to apply some of the concepts constructively. It would help if everyone has an understanding of …

It depends entirely on the person investing. Of course you must take in risk factors, but you also need to think about what your goals are. Are you planning for retirement? Do you have a …

Albania is definitely an investors market with prices already appreciating, yet with massive potential for capital growth predicted. Investing off plan can represent the quickest returns if a reputable developer is used. The property market …

The challenges for the Euro exchange rate arise out of the Euros’ origin, its use, and the troubles of the Eurozone, the independent countries where it is used. The Eurozone is a financial entity, not …

There is always a profit to be made in times of economic downturn and investors have many opportunities to secure good deals in the current housing market. As foreclosed properties fall into the hands of …

If you’re afraid to lose a significant share of your investment do not read on. If you’re tempted by the potential of speculative investment and have the money to back it up by all means, …

If you’re a savvy investor, you are naturally going to seek out the best interest rate on your money. If we were looking at interest rates and nothing else, we would head down to Vegas …

The reason why gold goes up in value during times of crisis can be attributed to many things. Firstly one can look at the metal itself , it has a very good resistance to corrosion …

Budva is the undisputed tourist capital of Montenegro, and the destination of the elite, the wealthy and the trendy. If one considers investing in property in the town for either capital growth or for rental …