Thu, 30 May 2013
You do not want to make an investment move solely for tax reasons. But you should take actions that will minimize taxes without changing your investment strategy. |
Wed, 29 May 2013
One difference between an Exchange Traded Fund and a mutual fund is that the mutual fund is actively managed. Well now there is one less difference. |
Tue, 28 May 2013
If you hold the usual domestic small, mid, large, and foreign stocks, you may need to look at another factor for true diversification. |
Mon, 27 May 2013
If you move your 401(k) account funds to an IRA brokerage account, you would be able to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, not usually possible in a 401(k). ~ Today's Stocks & Topics: The Feds & QE3, Presidential Second Term Purse, 6 Things that do not add value to your house, Life Insurance, Bonds, Large Caps, The Stock Market, Stock Float, Investing Software, Mutual Funds. |
Fri, 24 May 2013
Financial records you do not know what to do with. Unopened statements. Stress when you think about it? You need a system to manage all that mess. |
Thu, 23 May 2013
News flash - A total of 352 mutual funds classified as "bond funds" now own stocks. |
Wed, 22 May 2013
Mutual fund investors now have strict demands that are changing the industry growth, liability management and lower fees. |
Tue, 21 May 2013
So-called alternative investing CAN pay big, but requires lots of time and research. Is it worth the work and the risk? |
Mon, 20 May 2013
Hoping for potentially higher returns, U.S. investors are putting more money into overseas funds that invest in offices, malls and apartment complexes. Should you follow the trend? Stocks, funds and topics: ETFs, 'Puts' and 'Shorting,' 401K, (FNMA) Fannie Mae, IRA, Global economic outlook, Bond market |
Fri, 17 May 2013
On average, 401k fees reduce investment returns by 1 to 2 percent a year. So is there a way to trim those? Topics and Stocks: (DLR)Digital Realty Trust Inc., Dividend payments, (AAPL) Apple Inc., Current market rise, Dow Jones Average predictions, Tapping into IRAs too soon, Obtaining Financial data, Most Shorted Stocks. |
Thu, 16 May 2013
Annual rebalancing can keep a portfolio from veering drastically off course over time, but maybe it just needs a tweak. |
Wed, 15 May 2013
In the same way that a physician would take you step-by-step through a yearly physical, retirement portfolios need a regular checkup. |
Tue, 14 May 2013
Using various individual retail sales figures may be one of the best indicators available for predicting the coming economic activity. But which ones and where do we find them? |
Mon, 13 May 2013
If you move your 401(k) account funds to an IRA brokerage account, you would be able to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, not usually possible in a 401(k). |
Fri, 10 May 2013
Lifecycle is being touted as a way for investors to ease back into the market. Also known as target dated funds, they contain a premixed allocation of stocks and bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: P.E. Ratio Range, Economic Numbers, Bernanke and the Fed, Fiscal Situation, (ITB) iShares Dow Jones U.S. Home Construction Index Fund, (NFLX) Netflix Inc., (LNKD) LinkedIn Corp. Cl A, (CRM) Salesforce.com Inc., (DIS) Walt Disney Co., Investing for Kids, Stock Value. |
Thu, 9 May 2013
What kind of investor are you? If your answer is a little fuzzy, you might have a problem. It is useful to have a handle on your investment strategy, so that you can better focus on it. |
Wed, 8 May 2013
Investor's ranks and property portfolios continue to grow, even as home prices rise. Some say we're only the 3rd inning of a housing recovery. |
Tue, 7 May 2013
In a 24-hour news cycle there's pressure to produce news NOW. How to find the facts and ignore the noise. |
Fri, 3 May 2013
The income-starved investor needs help. Now is the time to buy real estate investment trusts. |
Thu, 2 May 2013
If you avoid investing in the "sin" stocks - cigarettes, alcohol, and casinos, can you still make money, letting your conscience be your guide? |
Wed, 1 May 2013
The performance of Mutual funds vary based on portfolio selections as well as timing for entry and exit decisions. But did you know performance also depends on the TYPE of fund and how that classification performs? Today's Stocks & Topics: T-Mobile, (TSLA) Tesla Motors Inc., (UNP) Union Pacific Corp., How Not to Run Out of Money, (QCOR) Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc., (LNKD) LinkedIn Corp. Cl A, Dangers to the Financial Stability, (SNH) Senior Housing Properties Trust, (EBAY) eBay Inc., Social Security. |
Tue, 30 April 2013
Value investor or growth investor - You can use them both. After all, that's what the world's greatest investor, Warren Buffett, has done. Today's Stocks & Topics: (AAPL) Apple Inc., Home Prices, Growth in the First Quarter, REITs, Price Range, (NEM) Newmont Mining Corp., (BASFY) BASF SE ADS, 401k. |