Have you ever turned to CNBC and heard a commentator say that the dollar is up against the euro? Although this information may seem irrelevant to the everyday investor, this isn't the case. The value of the United States dollar matters a lot for your … [Read more...]
Foreign Investing 101: What You Should Know Before Investing Your Dollars Abroad
September 23, 2010 by
Emerging markets have been the hot investment areas over the past few years. Investors have rushed to invest in the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China). These countries have seen double digit growth rates as their economies have burst onto … [Read more...]
How to Rebalance Your Portfolio
September 13, 2010 by
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, weather is turning cold, and the year is rapidly coming to an end. You may be thinking it’s time to go holiday shopping. Although this may be true, it’s also time for you to do something … [Read more...]
When to Sell Stock: Three Signs It’s Time to Unload Your Shares
August 24, 2010 by
Do you know when to sell your stock? It would be great if you could buy a stock, bond, mutual fund, or exchange traded fund and just hold it forever. Sadly, this is not the case. With every investment, there will always come a time when you have … [Read more...]
Savings Interest Rates Suck, But Here’s What You Can Do About It
August 20, 2010 by
Today, I want to tackle a common question: When savings account interest rates suck, how else can you get a return on your cash? Here’s how one reader phrased it: I’m a single young professional without any debt. I make a decent living. I … [Read more...]
Why Most Good Investors Speculate (And You Should, Too)
August 11, 2010 by
Are you an investor or a speculator? You may not be sure, but the two are quite different. The primary difference lies in the safety of the principal. The first rule of investing is not to lose money. Therefore, your primary goal is to protect … [Read more...]
How To Position Your Portfolio For An Economic Recovery
June 7, 2010 by
If you watch financial television, things look bleak. The unemployment rate is at 9.9% and the Dow has dropped below 10,000. It looks like the world is coming to an end as we know it. Although it may not feel like it at the moment, the United … [Read more...]
