Archive for 'Investing'
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Stocks I currently own in my personal portfolio, as well as the price I paid, the date I bought them and their current value. This isn't a selective group of winners: with the exception of my retirement accounts, these are all the stocks I own.
Should You Invest in Facebook?
Jan 31, 2012 - Rumor is running rampant that Facebook is about to file for a public offering of stock. Should small investors give the IPO the thumbs up?
Ask Stacy: Is It Too Late for a Happy Retirement?
Jan 24, 2012 - Maybe you can relate: This reader sees retirement looming on the horizon, but because she hasn't saved enough, she's afraid her golden years will be anything but. What can she do?
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My House or Invest?
Jan 17, 2012 - He's 29 years old, his only debt is his mortgage, and he's got enough in the stock market to pay it off. What would you do?
Inflation Forecast 2012 – and How to Lower Your Personal Rate
Jan 06, 2012 - If you've ever paid attention to the inflation rate, you probably noticed it doesn't match your experience, and it won't in 2012, either. Here's why, and a few ways to fight rising costs.
2012 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices
Jan 04, 2012 - It's a new year, which means a new set of economic predictions from every pundit and blowhard in the business. We've collected several, and as usual, pit them against the opinion of average folks on the street. Let's see who wins!
You Can Beat the Wall Street Pros
Jan 02, 2012 - For nearly a decade, Money Talks News has collected market predictions from Wall Street pros and average Joes. Guess who's usually more accurate?
Ask Stacy: How Do I Get Started Investing?
Dec 27, 2011 - Tired of earning less than 1 percent on your savings? Here's how to do better.
Betting on the Elections – Why Do Gamblers Beat Polls?
Dec 07, 2011 - Forget fantasy football - try fantasy politics. Not only do people gamble on who will win the elections, they're more accurate than the pollsters.
One Thing Bank of America Is Good For
Nov 25, 2011 - Back in December of 2008, I bought 400 shares of Bank of America at a bargain price. Or so I thought. At least I found one silver lining in an otherwise very dark cloud.
Latest Congressional Outrage: Insider Trading
Nov 14, 2011 - Using information not publicly available to make money in stocks is illegal. Unless, as it turns out, you're a member of Congress. These people are out of control.
Ask Stacy: Where Can You Earn 6 Percent on Savings?
Nov 01, 2011 - We recently published an article that said that if you can save $200 a month and earn 6 percent, you'll grow your savings to $200,000 in 30 years. What this reader is wondering is how the heck you're supposed to earn 6 percent.
Ask Stacy: Could the Greek Debt Crisis Hurt Us?
Sep 27, 2011 - If you're not concerned about the Greek debt crisis, you should be. The Acropolis isn't the only thing crumbling in Greece, and if things unravel in Europe, we're going to feel it here.
How to Make Money Blowing Whistles
Sep 07, 2011 - If you want a personal bailout from the government, just give them some credible info on financial fraud. Your tips could be worth millions from the new Office of the Whistleblower.
Time to Take Ford for a Ride?
Aug 19, 2011 - With the economy teetering on the brink of a double-dip recession, the last thing you'd think of buying is an auto stock. So why did I buy 500 shares of Ford yesterday?
Ask Stacy: Which Online Broker Should I use?
Aug 16, 2011 - If you aren't in the stock market now, this might be a good time to start. But how do you pick a discount broker?
