Let The Ladder Roll- A Strategic CD Investment

Laddering is a tested strategy for investment on CDs. Take a peek to know how.

Spreading Your Risk in a Retirement Fund

Whatever type of retirement fund you have, be it 401k 403b, Roth IRA or plain old IRA, you want to spread your risk. Stocks go up and go down. Treasuries and government backed bonds are very safe, but they also go up and down in value, although you will always get a reasonable return. You can lose your shirt in futures and commodities. Gold is attractive, too. So what should you do?

How to Sell Your Stocks

The Trailing Stop Method. In today's volatile market and with so many players in the game, it's hard to know when to sell your stocks and how to interpret the risks. We all know that it's important to limit your losses and protect your gains, but how do we know how to do that?

Investing - The Horse Ain't Dead Yet

Agents have been screaming at me to stop beating the 'dead horse' about equity-indexed annuities and the dangers of working with commission-based advisors. Unfortunately, the 'horse' ain't dead... it's very much alive and kicking. I receive calls or emails from at several people every week with stories that clearly illustrate this point. All of these situations have many things in common and the better you understand them the less you will be at risk.

Investing - Let Financial Freedom Ring

As our nation recently celebrated its freedom, we are reminded of the 'unalienable rights' our Founding Fathers appreciated: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Sounds like the ideal retirement, doesn't it? But unless investors are careful, they'll never achieve their own financial freedom...

Investing - The Secrets To Choosing An Advisor Part II

Choosing a financial advisor can be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. If your advisor's management style matches yours, it will allow you to sleep at night. If it doesn't, you may be forced to endure countless sleepless nights. In part 2 of this series, we'll look at the most important aspect of all to consider when choosing an advisor.

Investing - Don't Be Taken By B-Shares

Hey Guys, it turns out performance really does matter! No, I'm not talking about what you think—I'm referring to the performance of your investments! One mistake people often make is forgetting that investment performance impacts their lifestyle.

Investing - The ABCs Of EFTS

Are you afraid of 'spiders?' No, I'm not talking about those hairy, eight-legged creatures. I'm talking about Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). It is important you understand this investment vehicle because they offer several advantages over mutual funds. Read on to find out how 'spiders' and other Exchange-Traded Funds can be a valuable part of your portfolio.

Investing - How To Increase Your Investment Income

Recent actions by the Federal Reserve will have a big impact on the interest rates paid on investments. Their actions mean you may need to use a different strategy if you depend on your investments for income! Read on to find out how you can boost your income with little risk, but only if you are patient.

Investing - Beware The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Could your financial advisor sheep really be a wolf? Read on to find out. I’ll also share practical steps you can take to keep from getting fleeced.

Insurance for Cars and Pets - Who Knew

The most popular insured risks are: home insurance - to protect against risks of fire; car insurance ' to hedge against risk of accidents; and, medical insurance ' to help safeguard the health of you and your family in times of medical need. In the event of, for example, a home fire, the monthly insurance premium paid for home insurance (and in particular fire insurance) becomes insignificant to the cost of buying a new home.

Online Stock Brokers Have Their Benefits

Not everyone can afford to pay a stock broker hundreds of dollars per transaction to be able to try and make money on stock market investments. Fortunately, there are now some great options available for those who want to invest, but don't have a lot of money to play with. One of the best ways for anyone to get into the market is to use online stock brokers.

What Are Eminis?

This article presents basic information about emini futures. Eminis are very popular daytrading instruments.

When Loans Mean Business

Typically, loans have been used to get out of trouble, pay off debt or buy leisure items. If you would like to tap into investing, then a well-calculated loan can be the opportunity you were looking for. Like all activities, it takes some time to get organised, learn and practice. It could be a risky thing to do if you are not careful, but measured risk always payed good dividends.

False Sell Signals - Don't Get Out Too Early

Being prepared to act is an important part of stock trading. Evaluating sell signals and determining the difference between real and false ones can make the difference between making a good or bad decision.