Why Your Spending Leads to Risky Investments

Do you ever wonder why you or people you care about repeatedly make risky investments? We both know it isn’t because risky investments pay off – they don’t. So why are people drawn to these schemes even though they have plenty of experience that tells them to stay away? I’ve noticed that the same individuals [...]

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What Is a Master Limited Partnership?

As investors become more and more desperate to earn higher yields on their investments (especially those looking for more retirement income), they become more and more interested in MLPs – master limited partnerships. But what is a master limited partnership and is it a safe investment? The Definition MLPs are securities that are traded on [...]

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What Is Included in a Taxable Estate?

Have you ever wondered what is considered part of your taxable estate? If you haven’t ever thought about it, you should. That’s because the size of your estate determines your estate tax liability. Currently, estate tax only kicks in if your gross estate exceeds $5,000,000 per person. Any amount above that gets taxed at 35%. [...]

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REIT Investing Is Too Risky – Here’s Why

REIT investing may appeal to you as a way to collect some nice income checks and to diversify your portfolio in order to reduce investment volatility. That makes sense to me – the potential rewards do look juicy. But before you take the plunge, please consider the risks. What are REITs? A REIT is a [...]

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What Is an Asset Class?

If you want to be a better investor, it’s very important for you to understand what an asset class is.  The answer is very straightforward: it is a group of assets that react in a similar fashion to a variety of financial forces. What are examples of asset classes? Stocks or equities Bonds or fixed [...]

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