Investing
Should You Convert Your IRA to a Roth IRA
June 01, 2010 by Jason Holmes | Category: Investing
Have you been putting your money in traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account) for so long? If you want to manage your personal finance in such a way that you have more money at retirement, then you can think of converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010.
Why Isn’t Your Stockbroker a Good Investor?
May 26, 2010 by Mariusz Skonieczny | Category: Investing
It is truly amazing how many people entrust their entire life savings to stockbrokers who know absolutely nothing or very little about investing.
Latest Trend in Housing: Multi-Generational Homes
April 09, 2010 by Michele Lerner | Category: Investing
Residential real estate investors should always try to be ahead of the curve when it comes to housing trends, anticipating the demands of potential tenants for years to come. Real estate experts and financial experts have become aware in these recessionary times that multiple generations of families are moving in together by choice and necessity to save on living expenses.
Real Estate Investors and Homeowners Can Save on Insurance Costs
March 26, 2010 by Michele Lerner | Category: Investing
Plenty of consumers regularly review their auto insurance policies and compare rates from company to company, sometimes spurred on by the endless round of advertising by insurance companies. The same process should be used annually by property owners to see if they can save money on their homeowners insurance.
The Benefits of Investing in Mutual Funds
March 28, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: Investing
Mutual funds are one of the most popular ways to invest in the stock market today. Just like most investment options there are definitely positives and negatives to investing in mutual funds. Today I want to take a close look at the biggest benefits of investing in mutual funds.
The Amazing Power of Dividends
March 20, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: Investing
What exactly is a dividend? A dividend is defined as the portion of the earnings of a specific corporation that are distributed to shareholders. Dividends are generally paid on a quarterly basis.
Know Your Investment Risk Tolerance
March 24, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: Investing
In life in general there is always a question that can be asked, “Are the potential rewards worth the risks that come with this particular decision?” That very same question needs to be asked when investing your hard earned money.
Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline Looms
March 14, 2010 by Michele Lerner | Category: Investing
Realtors around the USA are anticipating an early spring real estate market this year as homebuyers rush to get a property under contract by April 30, 2010 in order to qualify for the federal homebuyer tax credit.
Five Steps to Investing in Your Future
March 07, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: Investing
Everyone wants to be well-prepared for their future and make their money work for them. Investing in your future is basically the process of working hard to make sure that you are comfortable and can do what you want with your money later in life. How can you get there? Five steps, closely followed, can get you well on your way!
Discount vs. Full Service Brokerage Investing - Making Your Decision
February 20, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: Investing
It’s a classic question that comes up when discussing investments: should I invest myself using an online discount brokerage or get the help of a professional and use a full service brokerage? There is no single right or wrong answer to this question, but there are plenty of details to consider before making your final decision.
