Archive for 'Investing'
How Dividend Stocks Can Help You Beat the Bank
Mar 19, 2012 - Stocks do more than go up and down: Some pay dividends that beat the pants off bank savings accounts. Did you know AT&T pays nearly 6 percent?
Tips on Collecting From Some of the World’s Best
Mar 16, 2012 - Looking for an interesting alternative to low-paying savings accounts? Start a collection with tips from two guys who just made $38 million selling theirs.
4 Things to Know About Peer Lending
Mar 14, 2012 - Tired of earning next to nothing on your savings? Meet someone making 13 percent by simply doing what the bank does.
Can the Tooth Fairy Predict the Economy?
Mar 13, 2012 - A dental insurer believes "the value of a lost tooth is closely related to the U.S. economy." But the going rate for lost baby teeth dropped 42 cents in the past year. Maybe the tooth fairy expects another recession?
Ask Stacy: Which Is Better – Dividend or Growth Stocks?
Mar 06, 2012 - This reader wants to know what will happen to Apple stock if it starts paying dividends. Even if you don't own Apple, or any stocks at all, there are still some good lessons here.
10 Best Free Online Budget Tools
Feb 29, 2012 - Need help saving, paying down debt, or just keeping tabs on your money? Don’t go it alone: There’s free help at your fingertips.
How to Trade a Paper Clip for a House
Feb 09, 2012 - In less than a year, one man took a 1-cent paper clip and turned it into a house worth tens of thousands of dollars. Here's how.
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.
