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10 Signs You Are Not Investing Wisely. Top Story - September 2018.
Investing your money can be a smart, future-oriented decision, but if you don't know what you're doing, it can also be a complete, financially-ruining disaster. No one can entirely escape the volatility of the market—even Warren Buffet made some terrible investment decisions—but you can make informed, smart choices and decisions in order to maximize your gains and minimize your losses. Everyone wants to become a millionaire through investments alone, and never have to worry about money again. The investment market can be dangerous though, and it's important to watch out for these signs you are not investing wisely in order to avoid some of the major mistakes that could mean the difference between financial independence, and financial ruin.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Trader
Is Buying a House Really an Investment?
In the United States, home ownership is considered a basic tenet of becoming an adult. The expectation in this country is that when you grow up, you graduate high school, attend a college or trade school, start a career, start a family, and then buy a house. They tell you that buying a home is an important part of growing up and having mature finances. In fact, some financial advisors encourage home ownership as a long term investment, making tips on how to become a home owner as a Millennial more necessary than ever. For years, the prevailing advice has been to invest in real estate because historically, real estate has always increased in value. Today, however, that is not always the case. Is buying a house really an investment? Or, more importantly, is buying a house a good investment? The recent housing crisis left many people wondering if home ownership really is all it's cracked up to be. In this article, I will discuss why buying a home may not be as foolproof of an investment as many believe.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
The Bernie Madoff Scandal Explained
At one point, Bernie Madoff was one of the most respected men on Wall Street. As owner of one of the most successful investment firms in America and as the former chairman of NASDAQ, Madoff had the world at his feet. Everyone in the finance world wanted to be him.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Trader
How to Get over the Fear of Investing
Investing is a four letter word to many people. The fear of investing stems from the many horror stories of stock market crashes and tales of wealthy people losing their fortunes on poor investment decisions. These trumped-up tales shouldn't scare you away, however. Learning how to invest is an important aspect of maturing your finances. In this article, I will outline the steps you must take in order to overcome your fear of investing.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
How to Start Your Child's Stock Portfolio
The types of portfolio management strategies are as diverse as they are convoluted, and building a stock portfolio can seem like a dry, boring, and very adult task. Frankly, many adults find it a rather tedious topic, too. This doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, getting kids involved in building a stock portfolio is not only a smart financial move, but a fun and educational one, too. Creating a portfolio for your child will give you an opportunity to teach them about stocks, the stock market, and financial responsibility, while giving them something to watch, build, learn about, and have fun with. To get started, here’s how to start your child’s stock portfolio.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Trader
How to Choose an Investment Firm. Top Story - September 2018.
Choosing to invest in the stock market is always a wise idea, and it's one of the easiest ways to prepare for the future with ease. It's also a fun hobby that allows you to feel the thrill of profiting from your choices, and gives you a better idea of the world around you.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Trader
How to Invest in Fine Art as Shares. Top Story - September 2018.
Most of us don't think of buying art as long term investment options and strategies. More often than not, any paintings or sculptures that decorate our walls and rooms were purchased at a big box retailer like Target. These mass-produced pieces of art are inexpensive and will pretty much never increase in value.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
10 Ways to Become a Millionaire by 30
Every kid, when they were growing up, has said that they wanted to grow up to be a millionaire. That's a great thing to aspire to; having money is an easy way to make your life easier and also give yourself peace of mind during life's more tumultuous times.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Trader
10 Reasons Why Savings Are an Investment
When most people think of the term "investment," they tend to think of a handful of different things. They may think about their retirement accounts, like their 401(k) plans or a Roth IRA they have added money to. Others, if they're into shopping, may think of an investment piece, like a Henri Bendel purse.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Trader
How to Get Your Friends into Investing
I'm in a very odd position in my life. The vast majority of my friends do not make much money. In fact, most don't earn $10,000 a year—even though they want to. Of those who do earn a typical living, they don't really invest what they make.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Trader
Silver: A Golden Opportunity
A couple of months ago I seriously evaluated my financial situation for the first time in years. I have some things that I am saving for, but I was searching for a long term investment that made it difficult to turn it back into cash. After doing some research, I came across the precious metal, Silver. Having a price point that suited my financial standing by being significantly cheaper than gold made silver a much more attractive investment for myself. There are various reasons as to why many investors look to precious metals as a worthy, long-term investment, and my goal is to share with you some of the things that I have learned thus far.
By Michael Grube7 years ago in Trader
