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Scottrade Review
I have been getting a lot of emails recently asking my feeling about certain stock brokers. Lots of people have questions about which broker is the best one for their needs. In order to answer these questions I am going to do a series taking a look at the different stock brokers out there. You can make the decision and decide if a particular broker meets your needs. Let's start with Scottrade. … [Read More...]
NEWEST POSTS
Why Document Management is Crucial for Credit Unions
Credit unions are well-known for putting a personal touch on loan processing and getting people with bad credit the loans they need. While personalized service is a great asset for any business, convenience is absolutely crucial in today’s mobile, online market. In this respect, credit unions still lag behind conventional banks. People enjoy the convenience of online banking from a variety of institutions, but credit unions are still experimenting with online banking and document management. … [Read More...]
Everyone Needs To Learn Financial Management
The economic outlook for the United States has been looking up in recent years. Corporations are reporting outstanding earnings as companies like Apple have surged to all time highs. Even the banking giant Bank of America (one of my core long term holdings) has seen its share price approach double digits. Corporate executives are back to making huge bonuses again at many of the firms troubled during the economic downturn. Even the stock market has almost doubled with the Dow Jones Industrial … [Read More...]
Four Technology Names Struggling To Find Their Niche
Google and Apple have been on a tear with both companies taking out the $600 level. The same cannot be said of all technology companies. There are a few laggards out there that seem to be keeping the NASDAQ from reaching its optimal level. Let’s take a look at a few tech giants that have been stuck in a holding pattern. … [Read More...]
Five Things You Need To Know Before Investing in ETFs
ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are among the most popular investment tools for newbie investors. Much like mutual funds, they consist of a group of stocks or commodities based on an existing index, such as the S&P 500 or NASDAQ. They may also consist of a group of stocks in the same general industry, such as the Global X Fishing Industry ETF, which contains holdings in twenty fishing-related companies. … [Read More...]
I Was Wrong About Apple
My aim is to always be honest with the readers of my blog. I always try to keep them informed of my winning and losing investment ideas. Most of my picks have been dead on but occasionally I have some picks that go the other way. One of these is the company Apple. … [Read More...]
The Rise In Gold Prices Continues
Gold has been on a bullish run as investors have made the precious metal a mainstay in investment portfolios. It has historically bee a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty. Investors in the United States have historically held the largest amounts of gold but the demand for gold has not only been spurred by domestic demand but from international countries. As the infographic below illustrates India and China have been buying far more gold than the United States recently. … [Read More...]
Seven Deadly Sins of First-Time Home Buying: What Not to Do
Most first-time home buyers have an extensive to-do list that covers all the important steps in the process. Equally important, however, is a list of what not to do when buying a home. Missteps before and during the mortgage application process can end up costing thousands of dollars in added interest costs and in extreme cases can even prevent prospective homeowners from obtaining financing for their dream home. Here are seven things to avoid when planning the purchase of a new home. … [Read More...]
Is It Time To Sell Stocks?
The stock market has been on a roll for quite some time now. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is approaching 13,000 and the economic outlook is looking better. The United States economy has added more than 200,000 jobs and the unemployment rate is down to 8.3%. There is more good news today about how the number of available jobs is at a three year high.Money is pouring into the market as investors are falling in love with stocks again. So, should you start piling fresh cash in the market? … [Read More...]
Securing Your Family Home
Buying a home for your family is probably one of the biggest financial responsibilities that you will ever take on. While it is a big financial step, it is not one that should be overwhelming for the average person. It does involve several steps, but with a basic overview of the process, you should be able to complete it without any issues. … [Read More...]
Taking Out Life Insurance
As an American abroad it can be difficult to come to terms with both a new way of life and a totally foreign financial sector. The American and British systems although they share many comparative terms and policies are executed in different ways and have to comply with government legislation and tax laws. Inheritance tax and capital gains tax both potentially affecting the amount of money either you or your family will receive when you cash in your policy or when your estate is being … [Read More...]
Researching A Potential Employer
The unemployment rate has recently dropped to a low of 8.5%. That is the lowest rate that it has fallen to in quite some time. Job seekers are being presented with a few more options from potential employers. It is important for job seekers to do their due diligence before accepting any offers. You do not want to accept a job offer just to find yourself quitting the same job a few months later. That is why you need to do your homework first. Here are a few things that you need to look at before … [Read More...]
Is It Finally Time For Yahoo?
This may sound like a broken record but Yahoo is undergoing a major overhaul once again. The company’s cofounder Jerry Yang resigned from the Board of Directors this week stepping down from a post that he has held for years. Yang’s departure has caused a temporary bump in the stock price as investors seem to be in favor of the move. So, is Yahoo finally ready to get things right? … [Read More...]
Product Reviews
Mint Review
Mint.com is a free web based form of personal finance software. The software allows users to manage
Best Credit Cards For Balance Transfers
Any regular reader of this blog knows that I am not a big credit card guy. I do have a credit card
Betterment Review
Betterment is the online broker that aims to make investing easier for those that may not know
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett Buys Bank Of America
The big winner on a down day for the stock market is Warren Buffett and Bank of America (BAC). Bank of America is up 9% on a day when the market is down 200 points. In a surprising move, Buffett made a $5 billion dollar investment in the banking … [Read More...]
Stocks
Netflix Stock Drops In After Hours Trading
I have been a bear on shares of Netflix (NFLX) for some time now as the stock has looked heavily overvalued to me. The stock was trading at more than 70 times earnings despite seeing growth rates declining. Netflix continued its upward ascent over … [Read More...]