Investing 101

Markets go up and markets go down. This is a fact of life that all investors learn to accept. You might hear that you can only make money when the markets are rising. But the reality is, fortunes have been made and lost in bull markets. Let’s take a deeper dive… Bear Versus Bull The…

Stock market investing has a reputation for being difficult, complex, and risky, but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Ask any economist who studies the market for a living or a successful billionaire investor like Warren Buffett. They will both tell you the same thing; succeeding in the stock market…

Technically, you could start investing as soon as you have even just a little bit of discretionary income set aside. However, would you really want to start investing (even if you can earn a solid 10%) when you have $7K in credit card debt that you’re paying 23% interest on? Probably not. Two main goals…

Want to invest in stocks, but don’t know which type to choose? Today, we’ll help you move further along your decision by explaining the difference between two different types of stocks, common and preferred: Common Stock What It Is Most people talk about this kind when they mention stock investment. When you purchase common stock,…

When the Chrysler Building opened its stylish art deco doors in 1930, it became the world’s tallest structure. The now-iconic New York City building reigned king of skyscrapers worldwide, but held its title only 11 months, when it was outreached by the magnificence of the Empire State Building, whose developers achieved both growth in tenant…

Who doesn’t like low-risk investments? If you don’t have a plan to use cash reserves the next week or next month, there are a slew of options you can use to earn a good rate of return, and Certificate of Deposit (CDs) is one of them. Many investors use CDs as part of their large…

For a beginner, making the right investment choice is overwhelming. Furthermore, it is more confusing for a layperson to decide which investment vehicles are the best and which ones come with the highest ROIs. The investment pool is diverse and offers several options. In the earlier posts, you have already read about stocks, bonds, index…

As unpredictable events are inevitable in life, people tend to look for permanent solutions to handle unforeseen and impending problems. Investing in different types of funds is one way to assure that you can face the challenges life throws at you. You might have seen many people investing in mutual funds to float through the…

Who knows what the next day brings with it or how your life takes a turn any moment? Tragedies and mishaps take place all of a sudden. While you can’t escape from destiny, you can always prepare for the future. Financial stability is what helps you fight the odds and keep moving on in life….