Archive for 'Investing'
Viewer Question: Should I Buy a Variable Annuity?
Jul 23, 2010 - While earning a guaranteed 5% may sound like a great deal today, historically speaking it's no big deal. If you can lock in 5% for one year, fine. But if you have to enter into a high-cost, long-term insurance contract to get it, it becomes a lot less attractive.
Wall Street Reform – Vote Over, Studies Just Beginning
Jul 21, 2010 - When Congress doesn't have the either the votes or the chutzpa to make real changes, the studies begin. The financial reform bill orders up 68.
5 Ways You’ll Profit From Financial Reform
Jul 19, 2010 - Two years in the making, the new financial regulatory reform bill has arrived. Here are five ways it might put more money in your pocket - or at least keep it there.
It’s About Time: 401k Fees May Soon Be Disclosed
Jul 15, 2010 - For years, employees have been in the dark regarding fees they pay to invest in 401ks and other work-related voluntary retirement plans. The Department of Labor has finally agreed to turn on the light.
Half of Baby Boomers May Not Have Enough For Retirement
Jul 14, 2010 - According to a recently-released study, many of those facing retirement haven't set enough aside to keep their golden years golden.
Should You Join the Gold Rush?
Jul 13, 2010 - The price of gold is up 400% since 2001. Time to join the gold rush, or is the party almost over? Here are both sides of the gold coin.
Tyco Buys ADCT – Gain of 73% for Online Portfolio
Jul 13, 2010 - ADC Telecommunications is a stock in the real-money online portfolio at MoneyTalksNews.com. If the deal goes through, it represents a 73% gain in less than a year.
Wall Street Gobbles Up 1/3 of Your 401k Pie
Jul 12, 2010 - Think a $35 fee to check a bag is annoying? Compared to the hidden fees you pay to invest in your company's 401k or 403b plan, they're chickenfeed.
Viewer Question: Should I Trade Forex?
Jul 08, 2010 - "Forex" refers to trading foreign exchange contracts. Good idea? Sure. Like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer, it will feel good when you stop.
Thinking Stock Options? Think Again.
Jul 06, 2010 - When I was a stock broker, I speculated with stock and index options in an attempt to make a killing. But I got killed instead. Here's why I think options are among the world's stupidest investments.
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.
