Tag Archives: Investing
5 Tips for Young Investors
Sep 14, 2010 - Young people are not bullish about the stock market, a new report says. But despite the risks, making money in stocks isn’t as hard or as scary as it sounds.
Ask Stacy: What To Do With a Windfall?
Sep 10, 2010 - Question: I just inherited from a relative. What should I do with the money?
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.
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?
Making Money with Mobile
Dec 31, 2009 - Wouldn't you have liked to invest in Google back when it was still based out of a garage? Well... there's a relatively new technology that just might be the next big thing.
Fear Factor: Taking Shocks Out of Stocks
Feb 04, 2009 - Experts estimate that trillions of dollars of retirement and other savings have now been wiped out by the stock market meltdown that began last year... and that's got lots of investors worried that stocks aren't for them. But we explain how to take the shock out of stocks.
Investing for Retirement
Sep 18, 2008 - There have been many books written on retirement investing and there will be many more. But I really don’t understand why a distinction is so often made regarding investing for your golden years, because basically all the investing you’re ever doing is for retirement. In other words, the whole point of investing is to make [...]
Frugal Lessons from Southwest Airlines
Sep 08, 2008 - Southwest is the only airline turning a profit and by digging a littler deeper into their financial methodology, you'll find that adopting a few of their practices can save you money at home.
$100 Hedge Funds
Aug 13, 2008 - Wouldn’t you like to have your savings in a place that would return double digits even when the stock market is lousy? There might be a way, providing you’re willing to "hedge" your bets.
Protecting Your Savings From Inflation
Aug 01, 2008 - If you're keeping money in the bank, you know how low rates are. And if you've done any food shopping lately, you know how high prices are. But what you may not have considered is what low savings rates and high inflation can do to your savings.
Multi-Level Marketing?
Jun 12, 2008 - From Amway to Avon, millions of Americans have made it with multi-level marketing. Should you be one of them?
Investing vs Paying Credit Card Debt
Jun 12, 2008 - If you've got savings and debt, should you use your savings to pay off your debt? Or is investing your savings a better plan?
