Investing Articles
Most traders go day to day trading on the fly, take a position when it feels right, especially in the heat of the moment when prices are just moving without them. Not preparing for what lies ahead for
Fri, 1 Jun 2007: Annuities: Equity-Indexed Annuities: Putting Lipstick On A Pig
I believe that Equity Indexed Annuities and the sales practices used to sell them may well be the Next Big Investment Scandal you will hear about. You need to understand why and to think twice before
Thu, 31 May 2007: Is The PEG Ratio Better Than The P/E
The two most important numbers that investment analysts look at when evaluating a stock are the P/E ratio and the PEG ratio. The former has been around for as long as the stock market itself, the latt
Mon, 28 May 2007: Annuities: Federal Regulators Concerned About Equity-Indexed Annuities
I've been predicting for some time now that Equity-Indexed Annuities and the sales practices associated with them will be the Next Big Scandal of the financial services industry. And now my prediction
Sun, 27 May 2007: Investing: Stategies To Boost Growth
You should continue to grow your nest egg even when retired--unless you've been blessed with more money than you will ever spend! Last week I discussed in detail how retirees can boost their income wi
Sat, 26 May 2007: Types and Characteristics of Trading Gaps
Gaps are a common occurance in the markets. Everyday there is always at least one stock that has gapped up or down when the market opens. Why? As long there is some event happening somewhere between t
Sat, 26 May 2007: Annuities: Equity-Linked Certificate Of Deposit: The Safer Low-Cost EIA Alternative
Equity-Linked Certificates of Deposit are a safer, low-cost alternative for those who must have an Equity-Indexed Annuity type of investment. These little-known investments allow you to participate in
Fri, 25 May 2007: Annuities: The Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit
Variable Annuities now offer a Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit which allows you to earn 5% or 6% even if the market drops significantly. Undoubtedly, you will be pitched a variable annuity or pr
Mon, 21 May 2007: Investing: Hype-Proof Your Portfolio
One email in particular recently caught my eye. And it wasn't from being flamed by irate insurance agents (I got plenty of those!), or emails from thankful consumers, pleased the public is being warne
Sun, 20 May 2007: What Is An Investment Club?
The definition of an investment club is simple: a group of people who share an interest in the stock market pooling their resources into one large investment. Defining how an investment club works is
Sat, 19 May 2007: Forget Motivated Sellers, Find Nice Homes
Stop looking for motivated sellers, distressed sales, run down properties, "the best deal".Of course you can make money finding a sweet deal on an ugly house, but as a beginner at real estate investin
Sat, 19 May 2007: Investor Profile Warren Buffet's Early Years
Warren Buffett was the only son of the Howard Buffett and Lelia Stahl. Leila worked as both a clerk and secretary and after her marriage has a homemaker and mother. Howard worked as an investment brok
Sat, 19 May 2007: What You Might Not Know About Bonds
If you are new to investing perhaps you are not familiar with bonds. Before you get started, you need to understand some of the risks associated with bond investing. Most people assume that all intere
Fri, 18 May 2007: Investing: Harmed Investor Gets Justice
Countless investors have lost large portions of their investments. Some have been in investments where they lost everything. But investors looking for help in recouping losses often find there are few
Thu, 17 May 2007: Managing Your Money - Is a Registerd Investment Advisor Right for You?
There are several different types of financial advisors including financial planners, stockbrokers and Registered Investment Advisors (RIA).
Thu, 17 May 2007: Annuities: Oversight Needed On Equity-Indexed Annuities
The sale of Equity-Indexed Annuities has increased 45% the first 6 months of this year. I'm concerned that the vast majority of those sales are unsuitable for the investors buying them. Oversight by t
Wed, 16 May 2007: Annuities: Avoid More Fianancial Razor Blades
Our nation has just enjoyed one of its most popular annual rituals: the Super Bowl. One can draw many lessons from the drama on the gridiron and all the hoopla surrounding it. But as I watched this ye
Tue, 15 May 2007: Learning To Manage Your Own Investments
Most people have a broker that makes all of their investment decisions for them. They rarely even look at their portfolio to see what it contains, and they review their account statements only once pe
Tue, 15 May 2007: About Online Trading from Home and Brokers
The invention of the Internet has brought about many changes in the way that we conduct our lives and our personal business. We can pay our bills online, shop online, bank online, and even date online
Mon, 14 May 2007: Getting Started in Investments
If you are anxious to get your investments started, it may be prudent to walk before you attempt to run. You could start by being a conservative investor with a low risk tolerance. This will give you
Sun, 13 May 2007: Investing: It's All About The Cash
It's vital that your nest egg last longer than you do. The only way for that to occur is if the nest egg continues to grow over time. If you take out more than you earn you are guaranteed to run out o
Thu, 10 May 2007: Investing: Master Limited Partnership: Don't Fear A K-1
It's tax time again! This is the time that we anxiously watch our mailboxes for the arrival of the documents we need to complete our income taxes. For most, their interest income is reported on a 1099
Wed, 9 May 2007: Annuities: Are Low-Cost Annuities A Good Choice?
I've disliked variable annuities for many years because of their high fees and onerous surrender penalties. Now, low-cost variable annuities are available that slash fees and do away with the surrende
Mon, 7 May 2007: Annuities: Why You Shouldn't Annuitize
As more companies do away with their pension programs, the insurance industry and the media are heavily promoting the use of immediate annuities to provide a dependable income stream during your retir
Sun, 6 May 2007: Investing: The "Corrected 1099" Nightmare
There's nothing more frustrating than receiving a corrected 1099 a few weeks after you've filed your tax return. Must you amend your return? Read on to find out.The number of corrected 1099s issued ha
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