Creating an Income Plan from Investments
October 27, 2016
It’s important to have financial goals when we invest our money. Sometimes we want to invest for the short term. Other times we won’t be touching our principal for a very long time so we c..
Battle Hardened Entrepreneurs & Investors Still Succeed in Any Economy
October 19, 2016
The economy is a like a slithering serpent, it coils up at any disturbance, strikes out at any threat slithers straight onward at the sight of prey. The economy of most nations is trembling and even n..
6 Easy Ways to Start Investing With Less Than $100
October 17, 2016
Investing can be a scary subject. The word “investing” may sound intimidating, but it’s not. Think of it as saving money with benefits. And anyone can start doing it — today!..
5 Things to Beware About Betterment
October 15, 2016
If you’ve read anything we’ve written on the subject of Betterment, you know that we generally have glowing things to say about this service. You can read our complete thoughts in our long form ..
eToro Review – Must Read Before Investing
October 14, 2016
eToro Review – Must Read Before Investing Founded in 2007, eToro is making its name in the fast paced world of CFD/Forex trading. From its origins in Cyprus, eToro is now available in the United..
8 Vital Mindsets Every Budding Investor Must Have
October 12, 2016
Investments are a necessary part of business, entrepreneurship and life in general. It is like the process a farmer goes through when He plants a seed, nurtures it and hopes for a harvest. The same wa..
Improve Your Finances With Investments: The What and How of it All
October 7, 2016
How many times have you heard the line, “The best way to make money is by investing?” Probably a lot, right? And more often than not, your response is something along the lines of “Well..
5 Risk Reducing Tips Every Newbie Investor Should Know
September 28, 2016
As a new investor, it is good to know that you will encounter risks all the time.The greatest risk I find a newbies in business and investment make often is the risk of not patenting their brand or na..
Are IPOs on the Rise Again? Here’s What You Need to Know
September 27, 2016
Say what you want about 2016 from an investing standpoint, but there’s no denying this has been a terrible year in terms of new IPOs hitting the market. So far this year, there have been a paltry 94..
Risk Management Basics: Using a Stop Loss
September 19, 2016
Imagine entering a position where your upside potential is infinite while downside risk is limited. Well it exists in every stock using a Stop Loss Order. A Stop Loss Order is an open order to sell an..
Making Money in a Bear Market
September 12, 2016
Anyone who follows the stock market can tell you that Friday was a tough day for investors. The Dow closed down more than 400 points and none of the other indexes fared much better. It was only a few ..
What are the Best Strategies for a New Investor?
September 8, 2016
It’s no secret that there is more volatility in the market now than there once was in the past, and much of this is due to the emergence of online brokers. The market can change dramatically from ye..
3 Ways to Pay Less in Investing Brokerage Fees
August 18, 2016
Making investments through a broker can be expensive. This is true whether your broker sits across from you at a desk, or if you trade stocks through online brokerage firms. In some cases, their servi..
Opportunity in Depressed Neighborhoods
July 27, 2016
This July, RealtyTrac published a study report that analyzed the “best of the worst” neighborhoods across the country. Surprisingly, Columbus, Ohio’s 43206 zip code was ranked 19th on the list. ..
ETF Risks Uncovered
July 26, 2016
If you haven’t noticed, the ETF market has EXPLODED over the last ten years. The Investment Company Institute estimates that over 5.2 million Americans now own ETFs. There are currently over 1400 th..
Betterment IRA: Everything You Need to Know
July 21, 2016
Regardless of your age, it’s important to plan for your retirement, and the sooner you get started the less of a chance you will have of outliving your income. But in this day and age, it can seem l..
Why Index Funds Might Be Worth Investing In
July 15, 2016
There are many choices when it comes to investing the money you’ve worked so hard to earn. Individual stocks such as Motley Fool stock picks, mutual funds, real estate investing and commodities inve..
Investing – One Gear in Your Financial Machine
July 5, 2016
Recently I shared about the 7 Gears of Wealth and focused on the first gear; which is cash flow. There is an old saying among investors that says, “Happiness is a positive cash flow”. The secon..
Gold Backed Bonds – Safest Corporate Debt Obligations to Invest In?
June 29, 2016
Due to recent events, particularly the Brexit vote, corporate bonds have been taking a hit in the markets, and it does not seem as though it will slow down anytime soon. Since the referendum, junk bon..
Betterment Investing: How it Works in 2023
June 9, 2016
We all know that online investing isn’t a new thing, and many well-known trading companies use very clever (and sometimes humorous) marketing techniques to make people believe that they have a simpl..
How to Start Investing
May 25, 2016
Do you have an interest in stock investing but are not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve studied the stock market extensively and you’re ready to apply what you’ve learned. Regardless of where..
Five Socially Responsible ETFs for The Socially Conscious Investor
April 15, 2016
According to a Pew Research Center survey 18% of US social media users have changed their profile picture to raise awareness or draw attention to an event or issue. Most of those that have changed the..
Taking the Long View for Bigger Returns
April 14, 2016
A lot of people think of investing as a high-stakes game in which playing fast and loose and getting in and out at just the right moments are the keys to making the fabled big score. However, that run..
Is Betterment Good for the Hands-On Investor?
April 14, 2016
Based in San Francisco, Betterment has everything built for the first-time investor. More than that, it caters to people who don’t have a lot to put into the market – at least, not in the beginnin..