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The Two Traps that Ensnare High Yield Investors

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:06:21 +0000

There are two huge dangers that income investors, especially those who focus on a high yield approach, constantly face. Both lure you like sirens, convincing you things are fine until you crash into the rocks. To find out what the two dangers are, take a moment to read this morning's newest article, The Two Traps that Ensnare High Yield Investors ...

What Is a Stock Annual Report?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:46:47 +0000

The first thing you should do if you want to become an owner of a business by purchasing shares of stock in it is to read the annual report. Don't know what that means? This overview will explain it ...

Do You Want to Retire Rich? Consider This Checklist

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:45:16 +0000

The power of compounding is sometimes astounding. If you want to retire rich, consider these six steps, which might help make the journey easier ...

Stock Trading Basics for Beginners

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:43:57 +0000

Although I don't think it is a good idea for new investors to trade stocks, one of the most frequent requests I receive is about stock trading. To help you understand what it is, how it works, and some of the terms you might encounter, I gathered together a collection of articles that were relevant, explaining everything from how to short stocks to the role of market makers in establishing stock market liquidity. I'll even walk you through the twelve types of stock trades that most brokers will let you place. Get started learning about stock trading ...

6 Tips for Improving Your Investment Portfolio

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:38:59 +0000

When it comes to building an investment portfolio, there are six things that have shown to increase the odds of success in your favor, if implemented intelligently. These six are ...

Always Define Your Investment Objectives

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:14:00 +0000

When it comes to managing your own portfolio, you should always define your own investment objectives clearly. There are three big reasons for it, which I write about tonight's newest article, 3 Reasons Your Investment Portfolio Should Have Clearly Defined Objectives ...

What Is a Portfolio? - An Introduction for New Beginners

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:43:20 +0000

If you are new to the world of investing, you are going to hear the term portfolio thrown around quite a bit. Sometimes it can refer to an entire collection of assets; other times it refers to a specific sub-collection of assets. To understand what it means, take a moment to read What Is a Portfolio? ...

How To Measure Your Investment Performance

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:27:46 +0000

If you don't know how to calculate your return on investment, here is the formula that can let you compare yourself to the major indices ...

How to Become Financially Independent So You Don't Have to Rely on Anyone Else

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:53:15 +0000

Financial independence is about being self-sufficient and not having to depend on anyone else, whether it be an employer, a family member, or even a career. Here are eight secrets to helping you achieve financial independence ...

Should You Use a Full Service Broker?

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:51:08 +0000

Full service brokers are not for everyone. They are much more expensive, but they come with far more services, an actual human who can hold your hand and get to understand your family's personal financial needs, and other white-glove services that make life easier. The best way to answer the question is to look at the list of solutions offered by these firms and decide if they are worth paying for based on your own family's circumstances ......

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