Archive for 'Investing'

Are You an Unwitting Financial Time Traveler?
Jan 17, 2013 - It's easy to forget that taking on excessive debt – and continuously spending more than you earn – greatly reduces the wealth you can accumulate down the road.

6 Tips to Reduce Your 2013 Inflation Rate
Jan 16, 2013 - Experts predict low overall inflation this year, but the key word is "overall." Some prices will be rising a lot more than others. Here's how to fight back.

2013 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices
Jan 10, 2013 - Every year, we round up economic predictions from some of the smartest experts around. Then we get opinions from average people on the street, too. Who do you think will be right?

Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Expert?
Jan 09, 2013 - It's time for a slew of economists to predict where stocks, oil, and housing prices are going in 2013. But do these well-educated and highly-paid pros really have any more of a clue than you do? Probably not.

Despite Giving Billions Away, Bill Gates Getting Richer
Jan 04, 2013 - The founder of Microsoft has donated more than $28 billion to charity. But his wealth is going up, not down.

Resolutions 2013: 7 Steps to Save More
Jan 03, 2013 - If putting more money in the bank is a top priority for you in the new year, read on for some simple ways to make it happen.

How Billionaires Got Richer in 2012
Jan 02, 2013 - The world's richest people added $241 billion more to their net worth last year. Here's how, and by how much.

6 Reasons Smart People Fall for Scams
Dec 26, 2012 - Many victims, particularly those of investment fraud, are educated, wealthy, and financially literate. Find out why even smart people fall for dumb traps and how you can avoid being an easy target.

Credit Card-Sized Gold Bars for Sale
Dec 25, 2012 - Didn't get what you wanted for Christmas? Try one of these.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Dec 21, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: frugal acts of kindness, avoiding 401(k) fees, baby bonds, online shopping tips, and a refinancing warning.

Facebook CEO Gives Away 18 Million Stock Shares
Dec 20, 2012 - Mark Zuckerberg is getting into the holiday spirit by giving away valuable stock to charity.

Fun Ways to Give Kids Stocks for the Holidays
Dec 19, 2012 - Looking for some stocking stuffer ideas? Why not skip the trinkets and toys this year and give your kids something they can really use – an investment in their future.

14 Things to Do if the World Doesn’t End
Dec 14, 2012 - You can use the last days of 2012 to save a lot of money and reduce your stress in 2013 – assuming, of course, there is one.

Help Avoiding Bad Investments
Dec 13, 2012 - Worried about scammers and bad brokers? The Better Business Bureau wants to help.

What Happens to Lottery Winners
Nov 28, 2012 - They’re rich and happy, right? Nope: many blow it and suffer. Here's why.