Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch Buyout - What Do They Mean to You?
September 15, 2008
Lehman Brothers declaring bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch being bought by Bank of America all in one Monday? Who knew when they woke up today the financial turmoil the day had in store? Aren’t you getting tired of days like these, I know I am.
How Does it Effect Your Investments?
Amidst the craziness, US News and World […]
Investing in Company Stock - How Many Shares Should You Own?
September 13, 2008
Buying company stock is often touted as one of the benefits of working for a profitable corporation that lets employees own shares of the company. While it can be a benefit when profits are increasing, it can also have a negative effect on your investment portfolio and financial situation when times aren’t so good.
Owning Company […]
401k Rollovers - Transferring Your Retirement Investments When Changing Jobs
September 12, 2008
Rolling over your 401k into an IRA is one of the key financial steps when you take a new job. A job change can be one of the most frustrating and overwhelming times of your life; but it can also be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of your life! Transferring your retirement […]
Currency Investing - Should You Buy A Currency ETF?
August 8, 2008
Some of you have had some interest in Currency ETFs, so we decided to share with you some more information about them. They have gained popularity over the past two years due to the weakening dollar and the strengthening Euro, British pound, and Canadian dollar. I am not an expert on trading currency. In fact, […]
Biotech Investing - The Risks of Putting Your Money in Biotechnology
August 1, 2008
I spent the last post talking about stable biotech investments. The majority of these investments are in the pharmaceutical sector. In general, stable biotech investments are few and far between, as biotech investing is seen as one of the more risky investment strategies available. Fact is, many biotech firms fail: they fall […]
Biotech Investing: Top Performing Biotech Companies
July 31, 2008
If you read my primer yesterday on biotechnology investing you found out the basics of what comprises biotech and probably thought, “That’s great, but where do I put my money?” I’ll tailor this to those investors who aren’t independently wealthy or otherwise come to investing with a lot of capital. Those investors can’t […]
Biotech Investing - A Beginner’s Guide to Biotechnology Investments
July 30, 2008
What on earth is biotechnology? Think of it as ways that man controls nature. That could be read negatively, but it doesn’t have to be. Biotechnology comprises all of the ways that humans try to overcome natural limitations be more cost-efficient. Examples of biotechnology are pest-resistant crops, new animal breeding, or […]
Commodity Scam Warnings: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money
July 29, 2008
When it comes to commodities investing there are an unbelievable number of scams out there.
I am not kidding when I say that there are literally hundreds of companies out there just waiting to railroad you through the door, part you from your money, and happily send you straight to the gas chamber.
I know […]
Why the Heck Does Gas Cost So Much - Commodities Investing Series
July 28, 2008
Last time I filled up my gas tank it cost me $64.28. As I was standing there at the pump I started thinking.
I realized I had absolutely no idea why the price of gas was so high.
I mean sure, I get emails from MSN money every day telling me that oil hit a […]
Investment Performance Update - Bleeding Money!
July 28, 2008
This may sound crazy but I haven’t looked at the peformance of our investments in quite some time. When one of the Money Writers suggested we all do an overview of our of holdings I realized how long it had been and was afraid of what I’d see when I logged into our accounts.
My fears […]
