How To Invest
Insights from the Experts
How to Cut Off Your Kids Without Causing Resentment
By Cameron Huddleston for GOBankingRates.com After college, I moved back in with my mom because I couldn’t afford to live on my own. Fortunately, she didn’t have to cut me off and kick me out because I moved out after a few months once I had enough money coming in to cover rent for an apartment. I consider... Read More
My House Payment Increased - What Gives?
Did you recently open your monthly mortgage statement only to discover that the cost had taken a hike? There could be a few different reasons for this – and depending on the reason, there could be steps you could take to combat it. Let’s break down the typical mortgage statement and possible causes for increases as... Read More
How to Talk About Money With Your Aging Parents
By Cameron Huddleston for GOBankingRates.com Addressing your aging parents’ finances is not easy. Trust me, I know. Several years ago when my mom started showing signs of memory loss, I had conversations with her about her finances. I felt awkward probing my mom about her accounts, income and estate-planning... Read More
How to Be Richer in One Year
By Beth Braverman for GOBankingRates.com Does it feel like it’s getting harder and harder to make it from one paycheck to the next? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans are living without a savings safety net and wouldn’t be able to find the cash to cover a $400 emergency expense without selling... Read More
7 Financial Concepts Everyone Needs to Understand
By Jim Ludwick NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor I’ve been in the financial services world a long time. My wife says too long. Over that time, I’ve come to recognize that many of the people who come to me for help lack an understanding of some basic concepts that are necessary to make smart financial decisions.... Read More
4 Investments Millennials Like - But Baby Boomers Don't
By Dwain Phelps for GOBankingRates.com Millennials and baby boomers are America’s two biggest generations, with the younger set just becoming the largest population group in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau. They share commonalities beyond their large numbers, though; they have a similar risk... Read More
Investing Basics
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Getting Started In Stocks
So you've decided to invest in the stock market. Congratulations! In his 2005 book "The Future for Investors," Jeremy Siegel showed that, in the long run, investing in stocks has handily... Read More
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The NASDAQ Dozen
Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? Do you have a stock you are interested in buying but you don't have the foggiest idea of where to even start a proper analysis? We can help... Read More
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The 10 Commandments Of Investing
The biblical Ten Commandments were intended to act as a driver's manual for the road of life. "Thou shalt not kill." "Thou shalt not lie." These are life's version of the stop-at-the... Read More
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The Lowdown On Penny Stocks
Successful companies aren't born, they're made. They have to work through the ranks like everyone else. Unfortunately, some investors believe that finding the next "big thing" means scouring... Read More
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Start Investing With Only $1,000
So you have a $1,000 set aside, and you're ready to enter the world of investing. But before you jump head first into the world of stocks and bonds, there are a few things you need to consider... Read More
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How to Select an Online Broker
One of the most important investment decisions you'll make has nothing to do with stocks, bonds or mutual funds. This crucial decision is picking a broker. There are dozens of companies... Read More
