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The cash shortage that is facing U.S. Financial institutions is putting a strain on their ability to cover liquid investments, such as Money Market Funds. These funds typically pay out 4 – 5 percent interest, …

If there ever was a best time to buy in Florida, this is it. The real estate market is witnessing a drop in prices that will probably not last for long. The 04-05 summers scared …

When people think of buying shares, they concentrate very much on stock picking and rarely give much thought to the type of brokerage account they open. However because of the fees charged, the type of …

The best advice for anyone thinking of purchasing shares, whether in good economic times or bad, is to find a company that makes a product that people will always need or want no matter how …

A successful real estate investment doesn’t happen overnight. It takes some time, capital, effort, guts, and to a certain point, some luck to make a really good deal. In most cases, it takes years for …

Zero Coupon Bonds As a straightforward, basic financial tool, zero coupon bonds gained tremendous popularity in the 1980s because of certain tax code advantages. Whereas those tax loopholes have since been closed, zero coupon bonds …

If you keep all your savings at the bank you are missing out on a broad range of investment opportunities that can earn you a higher rate of return on your money. Take a look …

                                                             Investing in Silver Silver is produced mostly as a by-product from the mining production of …

This article will review the Roth IRA benefits, as well as the Roth IRA tax benefits and give a basic review of Roth IRA 101 introduction.  The Roth IRA as created by congress with the …

In the past it may be been more advisable to use equity in your home as money to invest, but with current economic conditions this may not be recommended. A home equity loan is a …

In my opinion Apple is a Strong Buy long time. I have done some basic FA and some case studies on possible growth opportunities. Let’s do the numbers on Apple: Note: I have made the …

It is widely accepted that the safest form of playing the stock market is to invest in mutual funds. These funds draw from the stock of a lot of Blue Chip companies and thus automatically …

Almost every country has its own unique currency. The trend towards regional currencies such as the Euro is in its infancy. This trend could eventually lead to a single global currency, but until then a …

The January Effect is the term used to describe New Year rises in share prices on the world’s Stock Markets. It’s a general rise across the spectrum of shares, although it tends to be more …

A taste of Florida will always leave you wanting more. If you are contemplating a move to aGolf Club Community, we have some extraordinarily beautiful locations to tempt you. We invite you to visit them …

How much should you invest depends on several factors. The most important one is you. No one can answer that for you. Each person’s situation is unique and needs to be treated as such. If …

For conservative investors, inflation is the number one destroyer of the value of money.  These investors hold mostly bonds, which sometimes yield less than the amount of inflation.  Savings bonds, while usually not used as …

It has often been said that “If you watch water, it will never boil”. This principle could certainly apply to investing. When you are constantly monitoring ever upward or downward move in your investments, you …

www.everydayfinance.blogspot.com Note that during the recent market downturn stemming from the Asian meltdown, not only did the international funds tank, but so did the U.S. Blue Chips, Small Caps, Energy, and even gold, a perennial …

When listening to the daily speculation on the housing situation, many young families wonder if this is the time to buy. Certainly there is a surplus of housing on the market-and at much lower prices …

The Net Asset Value of a mutual fund is a simply the value of a single share of that fund. But what does that really mean? How is the Net Asset Value calculated? A mutual …

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM), the second largest producer of aggregates for the construction industry in the United States, supplies crushed stone, sand, gravel and other aggregate products for use in domestic construction of highways …

Buying stock is a process that is intimidating to many folks who have never bought stock directly. Even if you have stocks tied up into investments in a retirement plan or 401(k), buying stock in …

You just closed your first important deal at the new job. Not only do you feel good, but the boss presented you with an unexpected bonus check for $10000! Instead of spending the money, you …

George Soros is a U.S. billionaire financier who became famous for his activities in currency speculation and philanthropic support. Current chairman of Soros Fund Management and Open Society Institute, George Soros can be considered the …

Most investors turn their noses up at the mere thought of “investing” in mobile homes. The problem is most investors consider mobile homes as if they were stick built houses. However a savvy few know …

Financial institutions and their agents advertise annuities as a means to provide future income. An annuity is a contract with an annuity provider that promises a deferred payment in exchange for a single premium or a …

Governments and corporations sometimes need to have yard sales, but taking over the staff parking lot with aircraft parts and steam turbines, or truckloads of fashionable footwear, is not a good look. Enter Liquidity Services …

It’s easy to get nervous when you take a look at the stock market and see lots of falling numbers. The natural reaction is to think, “Oh No! I’m loosing money in my retirement account! …

Investors out searching for deals in estate auctions and other vintage items in antique and second hand shops must know the real from the fake. How is this learned? From years of experience and from …