10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Sunday December 31, 2006
Ready to get a fresh financial start in 2007? These ten tips can help you clean up your financial life and start moving toward your dreams in the New ... Read More
A 10-Part Guide to Picking Winning Mutual Funds
Wednesday December 27, 2006
When three Boston money managers pooled their money in 1924, the first mutual fund was born. In the subsequent eight decades, that simple concept has grown into one of the ... Read More
Asset Allocation 101
Monday December 25, 2006
Some investment theorist believe that asset allocation - the practice of diversifying your assets across different categories such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, etc. - is just as ... Read More
Intro to The Federal Reserve and Interest Rates
Friday December 22, 2006
With all the fuss over interest rates, have you ever wondered exactly how they are decided and who it is that makes the decision? Let us walk you through ... Read More
A Holiday Reminder ...
Wednesday December 20, 2006
During this Christmas and Holiday season, please remember that your financial dreams don't take a vacation. Be responsible with credit cards and only spend what you can truly afford. ... Read More
A Unique Gift for the Holidays: Giving One Share of Stock
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Giving someone a single share of stock is both a unique and educational gift. For young relatives, it can spark an interest in investing and the company behind the ... Read More
Has the Real Estate Market Rebounded? If So, Investing in REITs Could Make Sense
Saturday December 16, 2006
Recently, there has been some talk in the media about the rebirth of the housing market. With corporate profits at an all time high, the stock and bond markets ... Read More
Wall Street Bonuses Hit All Time High
Thursday December 14, 2006
If you've been watching to stock market, you know that the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been roaring ahead over the past few months, reaching new highs on what seems ... Read More
Dealing with Forced Retirement - 8 Steps to Help You Make Sense of Your Life and Investments
Tuesday December 12, 2006
According to a new study by Sun Life Financial, more than 20% of American workers are forced into early retirement by layoffs, cutbacks, and shutdowns. In an age where pensions ... Read More
Blue Chip Baskets, SPDRs, Diamonds, and HOLDRs - Oh My!
Saturday December 9, 2006
No, it's not a game of Scrabble. Blue Chip Baskets, SPDRs, Diamonds, and HOLDRs are different types of securities that can help you build a diversified portfolio of stocks ... Read More
Risk Arbitrage - Profiting from Corporate Takeovers
Thursday December 7, 2006
With more and more private equity groups buying out public companies, I thought it might be useful for you to see how some investors can profit from these corporate takeovers ... Read More
Yes, Virginia, You Too Can Be Rich - A Guide for New Female Investors
Monday December 4, 2006
A good friend of mine is a flight attendant for one of the major U.S. carriers. When she was only 21 years old, she approached me with the singular goal ... Read More