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Betterment Review
Betterment is the online broker that aims to make investing easier for those that may not know where to start. I only cam across Betterment.com recently and decided to write a review of the company's services. The company is not a traditional broker in that it does not have all of the options of most full service and discount brokers. … [Read More...]
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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...]
Good News For Bank Of America
One of the biggest dogs of the Dow in 2011 was Bank of America (BAC). The nation's biggest bank had a hard time in a market full of rising stocks. Shares of Bank of America were down 60% for the year as the stock fell to $5 a share. The bank has been under pressure as it is one of the stocks that has been most affected by the economic downturn and litigation. There war even rumors that the bank would be headed to the market for a capital raise. The bank did however receive some good news in … [Read More...]
Ally Bank Offers Check Scanning
Ally Bank is one of my favorite online banks. The bank offers a reasonable interest rate compared to traditional banks and has really good customer service.The bank offers some of my favorite savings and CD products. Ally Bank is always updating its features to stay competitive with brick and mortar banks. Today, I want to take a look at the newest feature. … [Read More...]
Dow Rises Above 12000 Mark
The Dow Jones has been on a tear over the past few weeks as the market has taken a turn higher and advanced over 12,000. The market is on pace to finish out the year better than I predicted. I thought that the Dow Jones would close at 11,500 and it is currently above 12,200. The market has been pretty resilient this year surviving the economic news in Europe and fears of a double dip recession over the summer. So, can the market continue its upwards pattern in 2012? … [Read More...]
Dealing WIth Rejected Car Insurance Claims
It is easy to find cheap insurance quotes online and to get car insurance coverage. However, knowing what to do if your car insurance claim is rejected can be maddening. Spending a little time and effort researching the cause, can possibly result in the decision being reversed. If you feel that your claim is valid and should be decided in your favor, then do not give up. … [Read More...]
Avoiding Overspending
You arrive home, exhausted and drop armfuls of bags on the floor. You're back from a trip to the shopping malls and only now are you starting to feel that flush of regret and embarrassment come over you. As you take out your shiny new purchases from their bright carrier bags, you might well be asking yourself 'should I have bought that? Take heart, because you're not alone. … [Read More...]
Why You Should Not Invest Using Leverage
Debt is always a negative in any form that it comes in. That is because the principal and interest have to be repaid back to the lender. Credit cards and loans are the most common forms of debt. You may not have been aware but there are even investments that rely on debt to increase their returns. Any investment vehicle that uses debt to amplify returns should be avoided by traditional investments because they can increase the risk of loss. Let's take a look at a few ways to invest that use … [Read More...]
Questions To Ask The Benefits Department
I have always wondered why plan providers do not disclose what your are investing in exactly. Many company retirement plans have no idea what they own. Fund management companies should disclose the exact holdings of their funds to IRA and 401k investors. This will help company employees to know the exact funds that they are investing in. Unfortunately since many do not, employees are left holding portfolios that they are unsure about. … [Read More...]
Black Friday Deal From ING Direct
Black Friday is not just for shopping for clothes, electronics, and appliances. You can get some great deals on financial products like savings accounts this weekend. ING DIRECT is giving away free cash to customers that open a checking, savings, or money market account. Check out the great Black Friday Deals being offered from ING Direct below. … [Read More...]
Betterment Review
Betterment is the online broker that aims to make investing easier for those that may not know where to start. I only cam across Betterment.com recently and decided to write a review of the company's services. The company is not a traditional broker in that it does not have all of the options of most full service and discount brokers. … [Read More...]
Do Not Buy Groupon
Last week, I wrote about a number of stocks that I felt were overvalued based on their share prices. I did not feel that the stocks mentioned were all bad companies but that the multiples were simply too high. Since that time one of the stocks (LinkedIn) has come tumbling down. LinkedIn has dropped from $80 a share to the $67 range. I do not think that this is the end of the selling as it appears that early investors have been selling off their positions. LinkedIn's situation is eerily similar … [Read More...]
Product Reviews
Zecco Review
You may not be that familiar with Zecco. Zecco is an online broker that has been in business since
PerkStreet Financial Review
As you probably already know, it is getting tougher and tougher to get a good deal on a bank
Scottrade Review
I have been getting a lot of emails recently asking my feeling about certain stock brokers. Lots of
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...]
Dividend Investing
Best Bank Dividend Yields
The big national banks garner all of the headlines from the news organizations because of their risky loan portfolios and pending lawsuits. Many of the regional banks go unnoticed despite having avoided much of the fallout from the financial crisis. … [Read More...]
Stocks
Financial Stocks Just Cannot Catch A Break
In another move that is bound to keep financial stocks down for the short term, the United States government is suing the big banks. The government is trying to collect money from the mortgage backed securities that were packaged together and sold … [Read More...]