Investing Archive

Why do you need a will

A will is a document that is used in estate planning. You would use a will to help you plan in advance how you want any property you own or any obligations you have handled. …

Investing in Gold Gems and Platinum

If you happen to turn on CNBC, listen to a radio show about investing, or read any financial newsletter or magazine, it’s not going to be long before you see and advertisement about some company …

Investing in Bonds

In the aftermath of the stock market crash, most investors have a heightened concern about the riskiness of their investments.  Seemingly secure investments often turned out to be much more speculative than anticipated, and the …

Famous Investors Astrological Signs

Investor moon signs are relevant because appraisals and valuations of stock, companies, land etc. have an element of intuition associated with them. This is because investors cannot account for all market conditions and financial events. …

Best Ways to Invest Successfully

How do you analyze your investments and wealth? What differs you from other wealthy personalities and investors? Why do the rich get richer? It all starts as a race! But the miles ahead determine who …

What is a Mutual Fund Share Class

A mutual fund is a popular investment vehicle used by investors to reach their investment goals.  Some mutual funds will offer shares in different mutual fund classes.  A mutual fund share class is a type …

5 Reasons Bonds are a Good Investment

You can invest in bonds with various banks. Bonds require that you invest for a specific period, without withdrawals, with an interest rate provided in much the same way as a savings account. As such, …

Tips on Buying Land

Much has been said and many irreversible mistakes have been made when investing in land. Whether buying to baby sit a raw piece of property for a future profit or simply for your new  home …

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Covered Calls

A covered call is an investment strategy combining ownership of a stock with a short options position in the same stock. It is also called a buy-write position, since the investor buys the stock and …

The Stock Market for Beginners

It’s been estimated that only a small fraction of Americans invest directly in the stock market, which is a shame, because there is money to be made, if you invest carefully. The biggest reason that …

How to Start Flipping Houses

Flipping houses is a way for a person to own their own business.  Realistically, someone could make this line of business their only job, or they could supplement their income, depending on how everything is …

Bond Buying Tips

Bond yields vary considerably, and changes in the bond market can affect the performance of bonds making it a good idea to be aware of smart ways to buy bonds. For example, according to CNN …

How to Invest a Legacy

The ultimate dream for many people would be the receipt of a large, maybe unexpected, sum of money. The thought of financial independence, coupled to the acquisition of a few luxury items or holidays, keeps …

How to develop a plan to control your finances

Building your financial future is a fundamental skill everyone should acquire. Budgeting, cash flow analysis, saving and investing are four things critical to the process of taking control of your financial future. These four things: …

Why do you need a will

Startling research shows that exactly 100 percent of every person in the world at this time will one day die. Yet, so many of us have failed to plan for that eventuality. A last will …

Buying High and Selling Higher Momentum Investing

The search for an investment strategy that will yield consistently high abnormal returns has long been sought for by academic researches and market professionals. While momentum strategies are not intuitive (Why should a stock keep …

Pros and Cons of Bond Investments

Bond investments are an investment made for a fixed period. After the investment period they then provide an interest based return. Their interest rates can vary somewhat, but it is usually the case that the …

Mortgage Reits

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a form of corporation that allows investors to pool their money to invest in real estate.  REITs can be public or private corporations. REITs are created in part …

Negative Equity

Your property is in a negative equity situation when the mortgage outstanding is greater than the amount you could sell it for in the open market. Every house price crash pulls the people who purchased …

Junk Bonds Explained

A junk bond can be a sound investment, as long as you own a bond fund, and have an understanding of what they are and how they work. A junk bond is basically the same …