Today I am proud to introduce my newest staff writer: Alex Humphrey. I am confident that you will enjoy Alex’s crisp and sometimes edgy writing style. You can read more of Alex over at his site: Entreprelife. You’ve heard the story about the Tortoise and the Hare, right? For those that weren’t exposed to the […]
What Are Junk Bonds and Should You Invest in Them?
The phrase ‘junk bond’ has been tossed around quite a bit during this financial downturn and it’s worth investigating exactly what people mean by the term. If you were thinking that a junk bond was a sleazy investment like a ponzi scheme, you should keep reading, because that’s not the definition of a junk bond. […]
Three Actions NOT to Take in Difficult Investing Environments
Arthur Cashin, Director of floor operations at UBS financial services recently said that in his decades of being a professional investor, he has never seen a more challenging investment environment. If a professional investor fears the market to this extent, what should a part time, non-professional trader do with their money in the current market? […]
3 Things to Consider Before Investing in Gold
It’s hard to believe how much growth we’ve seen with gold in this past decade. In the last five years alone, the price of gold has shot up nearly 200%! As the US continues to work through its overwhelming amount of debt and as the stock market continues to move like a roller coaster, I’m […]
A Long Term, High Yield Investment. Guaranteed!
Tell me if you have heard this one, “Hey buddy. Have I got a deal for you! This is a zero risk high yield investment which will pay huge dividends. Guaranteed!” Sleazy and cheesy, huh? But don’t walk away just yet. There really IS such an investment …one that will pay dividends forever! In fact, […]