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...]
Why You Should Not Invest Using Leverage
December 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
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 leverage. [Read more...]
How To Build An Investment Portfolio
October 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
I get a lot of emails asking about what is the best stock to buy for someone that is interested in getting into the stock market. There are so many stocks out there yet no one provides all of the diversification that an investor needs. A well diversified portfolio requires that you own at least five stocks at a minimum and can go up to ten total. That is why I recommend that investors start their portfolios with a different investment vehicle. [Read more...]
Why An Economic Moat Matters
September 16, 2011 By 7 Comments
The trouble continues for a couple of technology companies that were beloved by the Street for the past decade. Research in Motion (RIMM) and Netflix (NFLX) have been high flying stocks that have made a ton of cash for early investors. If you got in early enough then your ownership stake may have made you rich. If you got in late then you have lost a ton of money from your investment. [Read more...]
Sell Apple Now
August 24, 2011 By 9 Comments
I have been a big fan of Apple’s stock over the past few years but the time has come to sell the stock. Steve Jobs resigned today as the CEO of the company and is leaving the company in the hands of Tim Cook. Jobs will now move to the role of Chairman of the company and will no longer be involved in its operations. This is nothing personal against Tim Cook as he is a top notch executive but he is not Steve Jobs. [Read more...]
How To Invest Money In Your 30′s
August 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
So, you just recently entered your 30’s and are trying to figure out how to adjust your investment portfolio? The good news is that investing in your 30’s is remarkably similar to investing in your 20’s so you do not have to make a whole lot of changes. You should just make a few tweaks to your finances to set yourself up for financial success. [Read more...]
How To Invest Money In Your Teens
August 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
One of the most overlooked sectors in the investment marketplace are younger investors. Younger investors often do not have a clue as to where to start when it comes to investing. They may hear that they should start investing but no one tells them how to actually do it. So, today I thought I would take a few minutes to highlight the easiest ways for young people to start investing. [Read more...]
How To Invest Money In Your 20′s
July 17, 2011 By 16 Comments
It is never too late to start investing. You can always invest for your retirement at any age. It is always a good idea to start investing as soon as possible. Starting in your 20’s gives you the greatest chance of actually achieving your financial goals and become a millionaire. Let’s take a look at how a twenty something year old should invest and what to invest in. [Read more...]
Losing Investments Over The First Half Of 2011
July 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have never been a big proponent of investing in the hot areas that are performing the best in the market. A lot of times these areas are already near a market top and are ready to take a dip. Investors in search of bargains should pay attention to the investments that have performed throughout the first half of the year. These investments may represent a potential opportunity for value investors. Let’s take a look at a few investments that have been losers recently. [Read more...]
Invest Like The New England Patriots
May 7, 2011 By 6 Comments
I am by no means a New England Patriots fan but I have to admit that the decisions that they make as an organization are incredibly shrewd. They had the wisdom to draft Tom Brady with a 6th round pick. They were smart enough to hire a coach that nobody else wanted who has only won 3 Super Bowls. The Patriots are smart enough to trade away high priced talent for numerous high draft picks that they stockpile. You can do the same thing with your investment portfolio. Here are a few things that you can do to start investing like the New England Patriots.
