Investing in Mutual Funds

Deciding where to invest your hard-earned money is one of the most important decisions that any adult will make. Unfortunately, however, it’s also one of the least prepared for. While millions of people across the world invest their money in well-prepared stock options and equity investments, millions more invest without a thorough understanding of how… Continue reading Investing in Mutual Funds

Commodity Index Funds

The market has, for the last few years, been based around hedging against inflation. With the dollar dropping to levels many had never expected to see, and a variety of new measures coming out with the potential to push its value downwards even further, many investors are looking at commodities as a potential hedge opportunity,… Continue reading Commodity Index Funds

How Do Annuities Pay Out

Once you reach the second part of your annuity, called the distribution phase, new questions will arise. Annuitants want to know how and when annuities will pay them and what percentage, if any, will go to taxes while they are saving and inevitably withdrawing. Luckily, the options and variables involved in these concerns are straightforward… Continue reading How Do Annuities Pay Out

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Fundamental Analysis

Hail to all you financially interested readers!! Initially, I managed to post one financial article on a weekly basis but lately, I have been sidetracked with the thrill of finding the right job for myself.  I also want to thank ALL of you for visiting my financial blog, created with the help of my super… Continue reading Fundamental Analysis

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Glossary of Terms

It is very hard to understand a new subject unless you know the basic vocabulary used when talking about that subject. Here we have provided a glossary of words and terms used in the mutual fund industry. 12b-1 Fee – Named after the Securities and Exchange Commission ruling that permits mutual funds to pay certain… Continue reading Glossary of Terms

Americans in Retirement

Here’s a stark reality.  The typical household family that is nearing retirement has an average of $111,000 in combined retirement accounts.  Maybe that sounds pretty good, but it’s only $500 a month.  That’s barely going to buy your groceries let alone pay for other thins like food, transportation and other necessities.  And if you’re a… Continue reading Americans in Retirement

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How To Buy Stocks

Learning how to buy stocks at the correct point in an uptrend is the key component to consistent and profitable investing. Once you know how to identify the correct stocks and the optimum purchase price – making profitable investment choices become more mechanical, much more predictable, and certainly more enjoyable.  No longer will you need… Continue reading How To Buy Stocks

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