Archive for 'Investing'
Why You Should Buy Stocks and Houses Now
Jul 06, 2010 - Stock market? Falling. Housing market? Unstable. Savings accounts? Paying zilch. What's an investor to do? Here are my predictions on where we'll be in the summer of 2012, along with a look at my personal portfolio.
Uncle Sam: Let’s Get Smarter About Money
Jun 25, 2010 - The new financial reform bill contains a little-known provision establishing an office of financial literacy. Here's what it might do for you.
New Rule: Advisers Must Give Honest Advice
Jun 25, 2010 - Believe it or not, the people you pay to advise you at Wall Street investment houses aren't required to act in your best interests. Soon they will be.
Financial Reform Explained: What The Heck Are Derivatives?
Jun 23, 2010 - When you hear about financial reform, you often hear about reforming rules for trading derivatives. Here's what it means and why you should care.
Don’t Let Your Employer Decide How to Invest Your Retirement Plan
Jun 14, 2010 - Just because your employer automatically enrolled you in their retirement plan doesn't mean you leave amounts and investments up to them as well.
Earn While You Learn With Investment Clubs
Apr 27, 2010 - Most clubs require that you pay dues to belong, but there's one type of club that might pay you to show up! If you're a beginning investor interested in making both money and friends, take a look at investment clubs.
Uncle Sam to Sell 20% of its Citi Stake
Apr 26, 2010 - Uncle Sam announced this morning that he's selling 1.7 billion shares of Citigroup sometime soon. That's depressing the price of the stock today, but I'm looking at it as a buying opportunity.
Portfolio Addition: Citigroup and Huntington Bancshares
Apr 20, 2010 - On Friday, April 16th, we added 2,000 shares of Citigroup and 1,000 of Huntington Bancshares to our model portfolio. Here's why.
5 Tips to Protect Your Savings from Inflation
Apr 19, 2010 - In some ways our economy is like a blimp: big, tough to steer... and facing inflation. Are your savings inflation-protected? Here are some ideas that might help.
3 Steps to a Perfect Portfolio
Apr 02, 2010 - Whether you're a market pro or just getting started, here are three simple steps to build the perfect investment portfolio in only 10 minutes.
Using Savings Bonds as Tax-Free College Savings? 7 Things to Know First
Mar 28, 2010 - There are exceptions to nearly every rule. But the rule allowing you to earn tax-free interest on EE savings bonds when used for education seems to have more exceptions than most. Before you buy EE bonds for education, read this first!
What to Know Before You Invest in Stocks
Mar 10, 2010 - If you're tired of earning 1% or less on your savings, maybe you're considering stocks. But there's an obvious problem: risk. Here's some advice that might help you sleep a little better at night and make a little more by day.
Viewer Question: Can I Earn 5% and Stay Safe?
Feb 02, 2010 - It's a question I've been hearing for 30 years: Can I earn more than risk-free investments are paying... without taking any risk or tying my money up?
No Excuses! How To Get Started With Investing
Jan 14, 2010 - Investing requires less money than you'd think. Here are a few tips to help anyone get started.
2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil
Jan 05, 2010 - Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here's what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.
