Archive for August, 2009

Protecting Your Savings Income Through Bonds

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

By Anjitha Sakthidharanbr /br /Corporate bonds prices and interest rates are closely connected because the former is bound to go up if the latter undergoes any substantial cuts. Hence investing in corporate bonds when interest rates are slashed substantially is a smart move for those who are looking for strong returns on investment.
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br /At a time when interest rates are touching them bottom corporate bonds are paying a handsome rate of 7% or above before tax. The rate of ….


What makes a good savings

By Deann Keithbr /br /Savings accounts are a good way to do what their name suggests, save money. Growing a habit of putting a set amount of money from every paycheck is a good way to save. Saving money a small amount at a time can add up. Here are some things you should know when opening your savings account.
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Contribute to 401(k)?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

By Justin Lukasavigebr /br /With all of the news of the poor performance of the stock market lately, I field many questions regarding contributions to 401(k) and other retirement accounts. Should we invest in something that appears to be heading down at an alarming rate?
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The Get Rich Slowly Method

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

By Wilfrid Baptistebr /br /In the investing world (and in the business world as well), the formula for success is to buy low, sell high. Due to its instant results nature, the stock market is like a dream come true for investors hoping to strike gold using that exact formula. Although the strategy sounds simple, as most investors (and many non-investors) know, timing the market is a tricky proposition.
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br /Proponents of the market timing strategy point out that if you’re abl….


Determining Reward vs. Risk

By cdupbr /br /Determining Reward vs. Risk
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br /The concept of risk versus reward is the basis for not only mutual fund investing, but investing altogether. The same system of risk versus reward can be translated to almost every part of life. When you analyze a situation, you can determine the possible risks of doing somethi….


6 Things Dating Teaches Us About Investing

By Mike McCoybr /br /Bad date last night? Don’t despair. It’s not as bad as you may think. Here’s some good news: you may not know it, but when it comes to your money, that bad date can teach you an awful lot about successful investing.
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br /Think I’m joking? Think again. Although I was a far cry from being the King of Dating, I did have a few albeit rare lucky streaks in me. And looking back over t….

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