The Fixed Income Klondike
When it comes to the trading of fixed income instruments, historically a small number of Bay Street traders have maintained a death grip on them.
View ArticleThe Best Investments of 2011
2011 was a volatile year for investors: Although the S&P 500 was on track to close the year relatively flat, the big money was made in nontraditional place. So, what were the best investments of...
View ArticleBuying Uranium When It's in the Gutter
The following is a guest post by Fred Carach, a.k.a. The Riverboat Gambler. The March 2011 Japanese nuclear disaster gutted the uranium mining industry ...
View ArticleBefore You Invest in Gold, Know What You're Getting Into
People love investing in gold. It’s tangible, and it’s been considered “pure” money for millennia. But you still need to tread carefully.
View ArticleHow You Can Use SWOT Analysis for Investments
SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method that looks at:Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats It is commonly used in business development and marketing, but it is a great tool to apply to long...
View ArticleWhat Investments Can You Hold in an IRA?
One of the investing tools that is rising in popularity right now is the Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The Roth IRA has received a fair bit of attention lately, but the traditional IRA is also...
View ArticleGot Investments? Get Ready for Higher Taxes in 2013
It’s going to be an interesting tax season — are you ready for it? In order to avoid a situation in which everyone is unhappy, the compromise is likely to include some budget cuts — but not huge cuts —...
View ArticleHow to Get Tax Gains from Investing Losses
One way you can reduce your taxable income is to sell losing investments and use the losses to offset some of your other investment gains.
View ArticleRecession Proof Investments
There is no need to lose hope about your financial future. Although the recession has made employment opportunity and property management more difficult endeavors, there are other investments that can...
View ArticlePersonal Capital Review: Track Investments, Assets, and More!
Personal Capital is a free web application that will allow you to track your investments and so much more! Here's our review.
View ArticleHas Your Home Offered You A Solid Return So Far?
One of the cool tools offered by CNN Money right now is a calculator that lets you see whether or not your home has been a good investment. Has your home been a good investment and have you seen solid...
View ArticlePaying Taxes on Your Investments: What are Capital Gains?
One of the realities of life is that you are expected to pay taxes on your income. This includes investment income.
View ArticleHow 3 Different Types Of Investment Income Are Taxed
As you fill out your tax return, you will find that even your investment income is divided into different categories and taxed differently.
View ArticleLending Club Review – Peer to Peer Lending Platform Review
There’s a company out there called The Lending Club that claims to be the biggest player in the peer to peer lending game, but are they? If so, what’s so great about The Lending Club? Is there anything...
View ArticleTD Ameritrade Review – Exclusive Review of TD Ameritrade
Today, I’m going to talk about a company you’ve most likely heard of that seems to be the topic of discussion on several blogs around the web. This company is an American household name, boasting 7.2...
View ArticleHow Much Money Should You Have In Savings Before You Invest?
Last week, I talked about what I learned while investing over the past month or so. One of the main points was that due to inflation, when my money is sitting in a savings account, I’m actually loosing...
View ArticleInvestment Options for Beginners
For most people, life revolves around living from one paycheck to the next. Only a handful of folks have mastered the art of saving and investing effectively. Note that saving is not the same as...
View ArticleMotif Investing Review
Today, we’re going to discuss the Motif Investing option. I haven’t seen too much chatter online about this company, but what I have seen has proven to be pretty interesting. They offer baskets or...
View ArticleHow To Choose The Best Online Investment Platform
Investing is important, we all know we should do it, and many of us already do. However, if you don’t invest, or want to change platforms, you may find all of the different options available to you to...
View ArticleIs Peer To Peer Lending Worth My Investment?
Today I’m going to talk about an investment opportunity that seems to be trending these days, peer to peer lending. Although, most peer to peer lending websites boast big returns, many investors are...
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