Posts for "Investing"


Kiplinger, Mutual Funds, and Monkeys

From Weakonomi¢s
January 17, 2012 at 10:30 am
I’d almost forgotten about how much I loathe the personal finance magazine and site Kiplingers (see here and here). Should you not be familiar with the publication, Kiplingers ... (more)

Most Readers Will Hate What I Did With Part of My Bonus

From My Journey to Millions
January 12, 2012 at 11:30 am
Every year, when I get my bonus I think about how I will split up the money. A couple years back I received less than what I expected and discussed what to do if you receive an ... (more)

Profiting from the Global Art Boom

From The Sizemore Investment Letter
January 12, 2012 at 12:26 am
Monday’s edition of the Financial Times had two side-by-side headlines that were telling: “Earnings Growth Falters for S&P 500” “Art Market Bucks Gloom to Leave Equities ... (more)

Differences Between Nontraded REITs and Exchange Traded REITs

From My Journey to Millions
January 9, 2012 at 11:15 am
Outside of investing a small percentage of my bi-weekly 401(k) contributions into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Fund, I have very little personal experience investing in ... (more)

Scottrade Review: Opening an Online Trading Account

From Good Financial Cents -Jeff Rose Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor, Carbondale, Illinois
January 6, 2012 at 1:04 am
Scottrade is one of the most solidified discount brokers in the industry.They offer competitive trading costs as well as great customer service. Scottrade has a standard fee for ... (more)

The Behavior Gap

From Manisha Thakor
January 5, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Last week my hubby and I had dinner with our dear friends Harry and Olivia. Towards the end of the meal Harry asked a very interesting question. “When you pick up a menu, ... (more)

You know I rocked my 2011 predictions

From Weakonomics
January 5, 2012 at 10:57 am
If your humble blogger had the time, he would create a database the documents all the outrageous calls people make. Pundits predicting stock market results, economists calling ... (more)

What is a Mutual Fund (with Some Steak Chili on the Side)

From Good Financial Cents -Jeff Rose Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor, Carbondale, Illinois
January 3, 2012 at 8:57 am
Many people own mutual funds and still have no real clue what a mutual fund really is.And since more than 80 million people invest into mutual funds, wouldn’t you think people ... (more)

Why I Like Stocks That Pay Dividends

From Saving Money Today
January 2, 2012 at 9:06 am
One of the best ways to increase your net worth and build wealth is to invest in stocks that pay dividends.  Like compound interest, dividend stocks can help ... (more)

Five Mutual Funds To Get You Started

From Money Under 30
December 30, 2011 at 11:55 am
Let’s proceed carefully. Although I’ve done it once or twice before, I try to avoid recommending individual stocks or funds. Such “picks” are a dime a dozen on other blogs, ... (more)

Is Sears the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

From The Sizemore Investment Letter
December 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Sears Holdings Chairman Eddie Lampert A well-respected value investor buys an old American company in decline, promising to restore its fortunes.  Alas, the recovery never comes. ... (more)

Goals and Objectives for 2012

From My Journey to Millions
December 28, 2011 at 11:45 am
A couple of days ago I “graded” myself as to how I did for my 2011 Goals and Objectives and with only  a couple days left in 2011 it is about time to lay it on the line for ... (more)

My Best and Worst Trades of 2011

From The Sizemore Investment Letter
December 28, 2011 at 10:52 am
For all of the gut-wrenching volatility, 2011 was actually a pretty good year if you managed to avoid financials and materials stocks.  Defensive stocks—particularly those that ... (more)

Dividend Aristocrats List 2012

From Saving Money Today
December 28, 2011 at 8:36 am
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats is the most well-known list of dividend paying stocks. To be listed on the Dividend Aristocrats list, a company must be ... (more)

How to Pick a Mutual Fund

From Money Under 30
December 27, 2011 at 2:03 pm
You shouldn’t have to worry about picking mutual funds if you don’t want to. That is, if you have zero interest in immersing yourself in fund performance data and anlayst ... (more)

Taking the Money Pros Index Fund Challenge

From Saving Money Today
December 26, 2011 at 11:48 am
So a group a personal finance bloggers are having a friendly little stock picking challenge.  They’re each picking 3 stocks at end of 2012 they’ll see who ... (more)

Charles Sizemore’s Top Pick For 2012: Turkcell

From The Sizemore Investment Letter
December 23, 2011 at 8:48 am
Turkcell is Charles Sizemore’s recommendation for InvestorPlace’s “10 Stocks for 2012.”  For more details and to view the other picks for the year, follow ... (more)

10 Christian Personal Finance Blogs That Rock!

From freemoneywisdom.com
December 22, 2011 at 8:00 am
There are many personal finance blogs out on the web, but which blogs are worth your time if you’re a Christian?  No need to go out and research because I have hand picked ... (more)

How I Lost A Fortune Getting Out of Debt

From Budgets Are Sexy
December 22, 2011 at 6:37 am
(Guest Post by Todd R. Tresidder — A great guy with a rather interesting take on his self-proclaimed “mistake” — I don’t know if I’d call it ... (more)

The 10 Best Stocks for 2012

From The Sizemore Investment Letter
December 21, 2011 at 11:10 am
Charles Sizemore, the winner of InvestorPlace’s “10 Stocks for 2011″ contest, offers his favorite stock for 2012.  Read about Charles’ pick and the other ... (more)

Understanding What Mutual Funds Cost

From Money Under 30
December 19, 2011 at 1:23 pm
So, you found the perfect mutual fund for your investment goals. Before you invest, do you know how much that mutual fund costs? Last week, I wrote a beginner’s guide to mutual ... (more)

The Power of Compound Interest

From Saving Money Today
December 19, 2011 at 12:16 pm
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s Compound Interest Man! Albert Einstein once called compound interest “the greatest mathematical discovery ... (more)

Friendly and Free Stock Picking Contest Among Bloggers and Readers

From My Journey to Millions
December 19, 2011 at 11:15 am
Who doesn’t like a little friendly and free competition between people you interact with daily? I know I do, so I am excited to be entering into a stock picking competition with ... (more)

Expenses that need to be Considered When Investing in your First Property

From My Journey to Millions
December 17, 2011 at 9:00 am
Investing in a property for the first time is a really exciting occasion. As well as all of the excitement of getting your own house or apartment, though, you also need to think ... (more)

Lifestyle inflation

From Punch Debt In The Face
December 16, 2011 at 4:19 am
In a little over month I will receive a small raise at work to the tune of $2,447. While I’m stoked to be getting any raise at all, let’s be real, it’s not a ... (more)