Investing

February 12, 2019If you have $30,000 to invest, you have many options. Some things, like making the down payment on a house, might be a bit out of reach, but you can still invest in securities ranging from stocks to treasury bonds.… read more…

February 11, 2019The cost of higher education has skyrocketed over the last few decades, and shows no signs of slowing. That’s why it’s more important than ever that parents start saving as early as possible for their children’s future. There are two… read more…

February 11, 2019Passive investing is an investing strategy that involves buying and holding investments for a long period of time, rather than making frequent trades to try to beat the market. It is a go-to strategy for long-term investors because it capitalizes… read more…

February 7, 2019With both established brokerages and new companies offering investment apps, the options can be overwhelming. There are apps for every kind of investor, from the beginner just looking to dip a toe in the water to seasoned day traders who… read more…

February 5, 2019It might seem easier to find a partner and plan a proposal than it is to buy the perfect engagement ring. In addition to being expensive, rings are seen as a symbol of love for your significant other and an… read more…

February 5, 2019Unlike investing, trading requires a very active approach within the investment market. Rather than buying and holding assets to build wealth over the course of many years, a trader frequently buys and sells stocks, commodities and other securities to achieve higher… read more…

February 5, 2019Investing has the potential to earn you great returns – but where money’s being made, you can surely find Uncle Sam nearby. Accordingly, the net investment income tax (NIIT) will take a 3.8% bite out of a portion of your… read more…

February 5, 2019Beta measures how volatile a stock is in relation to the broader stock market over time. A stock with a high beta indicates it’s more volatile than the overall market and can react with dramatic share-price changes amid market swings. So if you don’t have the stomach for vast price changes, you may want to… read more…

February 4, 2019Mutual funds attract investors for many reasons. For starters, mutual funds are diversified and professionally managed investment vehicles. Their structure eliminates the need to pick securities individually and rebalance your own portfolio. But that doesn’t mean you can pass on doing… read more…

February 1, 2019The allure of penny stocks isn’t surprising. The idea is to buy low-priced stocks with huge growth potential and then make a robust profit by selling if they go up substantially in value. The problem is that many people don’t… read more…

January 10, 2019There’s nothing worse than taking an incredible vacation, wishing you could stay and simply not being able to. The tangible next step to this realization could be looking at a local real estate guide and perhaps even calling a real estate agent to look at some available properties. Before you know it, the idea of having… read more…

January 10, 2019You can fulfill the American dream of homeownership by owning an apartment just as you can with a traditional single-tenant home. Owning instead of renting can also be good for your finances, as you’re building equity in a property you can later sell instead of throwing money away to a landlord. So if you’re interested in… read more…

January 7, 2019Teslas are popular right now, and they have been for some time now. This is not just because they’re named after a man who once tried to invent the death ray, though. Elon Musk’s brainchild has cultural cachet, doesn’t need gas… read more…

January 7, 2019Whether it’s a small home or apartment or, at the higher end, a multi-family home or apartment building, you can generate robust and reliable income from a rental property. Based on 1986-2014 data from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, single-family rental… read more…

January 7, 2019A franchise can be the best of both worlds. When you become a franchisee, you get to launch and own your small business without having to create one from the ground up. A franchise means buying into a proven business… read more…

January 4, 2019Whether you’re a financial professional or just an interested stockholder, you’ve probably run into the acronyms “EBIT” and “EBITDA” before. Both of these analytical metrics are a way of measuring a firm’s profits. While similar, they differ in critical ways and ultimately… read more…

January 4, 2019Buying stocks, bonds and other investments through a brokerage firm is cheaper and easier than ever. Deals abound, as discount brokers charge zero fees for many types of trades. In many cases, opening a brokerage account with one of these… read more…

January 4, 2019So you’d like to set aside some money for your children. Perhaps you want to build an early inheritance or, more likely, you’d like to get a jump on their college fund. In either case, you’ll want to know more… read more…

January 4, 2019Hedge funds are more loosely regulated than traditional mutual funds and tend to invest in different types of securities. This can mean higher returns, but it can also mean higher fees and a greater risk of loss, as we’ve seen over the past… read more…

December 19, 2018Nearly every business and organization has a website. Many individuals also choose to claim their own space on the internet. But before you build a website, you’ll need a domain name – a unique website address that people will type… read more…

December 19, 2018Bond index funds invest in a selection of bonds intended to reflect the performance of a particular index. They can provide investors with a window to diversified, low-fee investing. However, bond index funds also hold several disadvantages, such as volatility… read more…

December 4, 2018Both public and private corporations issue corporate bonds, which are a type of fixed-income security. Corporations place these investments on the open market to help fund projects and other major financial undertakings. Investors can purchase a corporate bond on either… read more…

December 3, 2018Investing can feel daunting, especially for those who are hesitant to risk their hard-earned savings on uncertain ventures. However, not all investment strategies involve high risk. For individuals seeking a reliable and low-risk way to grow their wealth, building a bond ladder offers an effective method to generate a steady stream of income while maintaining… read more…

November 30, 2018Known for its size, success and seeming ubiquity, Walmart (ticker symbol: WMT) is a discount retailer that has had a tremendous run on Wall Street. Founded by Sam Walton in 1962, the corporation went public in 1970, debuting at $16.50… read more…

November 29, 2018Although widely recognized as solely a technology brand, Samsung is actually more of a conglomerate. The South Korea-based company extends into the financial services, tourism, science and machinery businesses as well. But tech is what Samsung does best, as Forbes… read more…