Investing Archive

SPENDING, INVESTING, AND GIVING SIMULTANEOUSLY Learning about the concept of money should simultaneously include lessons on investing. I would suggest as early as 5. Children understand more than we give them credit for. Teach them …

Although my personal trading philosophy is such that I only buy stocks when assigned on a put, I realize there are those who buy them on purpose. If you are such a trader/investor, you may …

Why real estate investments provide stability to your financial portfolio We all go through the pains of investing in our homes, but did you realize what these investments do to your credit score or why …

Are you looking into a career in day trading? In the past, the tools for day trading were available only to professionals. But thanks to the power of the Internet, everything you need to get …

The stock market is a hectic place filled with investors both professional and amateur. It can be a very difficult task to choose a stock, CD, mutual fund ect. to invest in. The first decision …

With the New Year just under way, investors are looking to position themselves in the proper industries that could benefit from an Obama led White House. Based on what was said during his campaign, the …

Real estate values in recent years have been incredible. Home values have sky rocketed, creating jobs both in blue collar and white collar circles. Does this make it a good investment? Not traditionally, because home …

Stock options are a type of financial derivative instrument. Put simply, they are the right to buy or sell a set number of shares at a time or price specified. A right to buy a …

                 The Secret to Understanding Stock Market and Options Volatility Volatility is the measure of risk relative to the change of price involved when observing the value of a security or …

The difference between government deficit and national debt is the deficit is thought of on an annual basis whereas national debt is long-term. Moreover, the deficit is the total expenditures and costs incurred by the …

It’s a buyer’s market these days, they say, so good deals are around, but if it is your goal to “flip” a house, beware. Many are finding that the profits to be made in this …

In the stock market, there are several different types of orders which give you some flexibility in how your trades are executed. Many of these types of trades can be set to “trigger” based on …

One of the best way to make good decisions when buying stocks is by using stock trading software. This is especially important for someone taking the final steps in jumping into the world of trading …

Investing in real estate is a great way to create a stream of revenue.  Additionally, real estate can offer great tax benefits and can build equity, which you can use for other investments.  However, if …

How Not to Have Your First Flip Flop It seems the craze has taken over, with the TV shows Flip This House, Flip That House, and Property Ladder; there is a growing desire for Americans …

Barrack Obama and his cabinet have promised to move the United States in a new direction with respect to; healthcare costs, energy, education & international diplomacy. Companies with innovative ideas and leadership are poised to …

Chances are you are not going to decline financial education because you think you already know everything about it. It is more likely that you are avoiding the issue entirely, because you know you don’t …

“You want to reduce your portfolio risk. Diversify, diversify, diversify” I remember hearing some stock broker ranting on TV a decade ago, as the bear market hit US in ’98 along with the collapse of …

The stock market is one of the most profitable and promising investments there is and at the same time is also one of the most riskiest. Though many people have made lots and lots of …

You might be amazed how very successful and rich persons like Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump (to name a few) have accumulated massive amounts of wealth. These people are very successful investors and …

Waving Palm trees sway in the mild breeze as you cruise down the highways of Florida. Beautiful Northern Florida, where mild weather and friendly communities abound and rush to greet you! Greenery and groves of …

House flipping (buying a home at a low price and then selling high after repair) has been popularized by a variety of television shows and a hot real estate market. It also has been a …

A “married put” is similar to insurance for a stock purchase. The commonly given advice for investors is that options are a risky choice. Some of that risk, however, can be lessened by choosing a …

There are a wide range of reasons why the stock market rises and falls. Some of these reasons are logical (lowered corporate earnings), some are seemingly more random. There are times when it seems that …

Real estate investing can provide numerous benefits.  Appreciation in price, cash flow from rents, tax shelters, and equity are just some of the benefits that come with investing in real estate.  For these reasons, many …

It’s never too young to start investing. I personally started putting my paper route money into an Individual Retirement Account IRA (sure it was at the “suggestion” of my parents) when I was 12 years …

How to adapt and compete in changing real estate markets Real estate agents have to keep business moving. The job of a real estate agent is to keep the market moving, ensuring a steady flow …

The recent upheaval in the world markets has made investors reconsider risk and how it effects their investments.  One misguided idea is risk is a bad thing for investors.  But that simply isn’t true; risk …

Bricks and mortar have always seemed like a solid investment, and many people worldwide are reaping the benefits of investing in a vacation home. Their reasons are varied, though the one thing they have in …

The news around dividend-paying stocks became the focus of conversation at the start of the year with BP’s massive oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico. When the events began to unfold, BP suspended its …