“Pump and Dump” is Back – and on Social Media
July 16, 2013
One of the classic investment scams is the “pump and dump.” While this scam has declined somewhat in recent years, it’s starting to make a comeback, at least according to FINRA. FINRA warns that pump and dump is on the rise in emails. On top of that, it appears that other social media outlets offer the […]
How to Wisely Invest Your Emergency Fund
July 8, 2013
Are you ready for a rainy day? The day when the roof leaks, the air conditioner goes out, or the transmission in your car finally dies you will need a pile of cash sitting around to pay for that emergency. Most financial pundits recommend 6 to 12 months of your expenses as an example of […]
Five Free Financial Apps for Your Investment Portfolio
June 14, 2013
It has been said time and again, how everything is at the tip of your fingers. There is an app for just about anything these days. This includes your investments. You have more options now with your smartphone than were available on any platform just a few short years ago. Get quotes, analysis, breaking news, […]
How to Figure Rate of Return on Investments
June 5, 2013
We don’t invest money in our retirement accounts just to see what happens. We all want high returns, positive growth, and a big pile of cash to retire on. Investing your funds through automatic investments is a great way to start, but at some point you have to do some math to figure out if […]
Are Target Date Funds Worthy of Your Portfolio?
May 21, 2013
If you have looked at your 401(k) investment options recently, chances are you have noticed a list of funds that all have similar names with the exception of a year at the end of each. These “Target Date†funds were built as an all encompassing investment to help you plan for your retirement all in […]
5 Ways to Lower Your Investing Costs
April 18, 2013
Not too long ago, investing was seen as something expensive . . . something that only the rich could do. Now, though, that’s changed. Investing is something almost anyone can do. However, investing can still get expensive. If you pay relatively high investing costs, usually due to fees, commissions, expense ratios, and taxes, you could […]
Jemstep Review: A Free Way to Monitor and Improve Your Portfolio
April 17, 2013
Feeling unsure about whether or not you’re saving enough for retirement? Feeling unsure about whether or not the money that you have saved is being invested in the right way? Saving for retirement can be a daunting process. Essentially, you need to invest enough money to support yourself for the rest of your life. Plus, […]
What Investments are Tax Free?
April 3, 2013
What investments are tax free? Probably at least a few more than you think. Especially when you consider that where you have your money easily has the biggest impact on what is free of taxes and what is not. Let’s look at tax-free investments in the usual – and not so usual – places. 1. […]
Good Investments in a Recession
March 22, 2013
Are there truly any good investments in a recession? On the surface, that may even seem like a ridiculous question. After all, recessions are characterized by falling asset values – stocks, real estate and even bonds can fall in price. So why would you want to be in risk type investments at all during a […]
5 Ways to Diversify Your Fixed Income Portfolio
March 14, 2013
Historically, investors have spent incredible amounts of time doing research to diversify their equity portfolios. Figuring out just how much should be allocated to emerging markets and small cap can be a never-ending exhausting process. The problem is after all of the time devoted to equities, the standard practice for many investors is to just […]
