Most people are deathly afraid of being in a high tax bracket. It’s easy to understand why. Who wants to shell out all that money to the IRS? Nobody. The unfortunate reality is you could be in low bracket and still pay sky-high income taxes. Let’s take a look at the Federal Tax Brackets, deductions […]
Investing Strategies
They don’t teach investing in school. It’s no wonder that so few of us really understand how investments work, what mutual funds are and how to select the right investments for our unique situation.
The following articles explain how the stock market, mutual funds, annuities,stocks and bonds work in plain English. They demystify investing and empower you to make better investing decisions for you and your family.
Should You Borrow To Invest? 5 Questions Will Tell You
Some of the wealthiest people you know became that way because they were willing to borrow to invest. But does that mean it’s the right thing for you to do? At times…yes. But the circumstances under which this maneuver makes sense are very limited. Keep in mind that I’m talking about investing – not taking a […]
Market Timing Strategies that Work – Day 2
Given the recent market volatility I thought I’d republish the following post. Is it really possible to time the market? Maybe not in the traditional sense but market “timing” can help you navigate very choppy investment waters. Read on and find out how. There are market timing strategies that work. Now that I’ve […]
What Are Profitable Investments? Why Most People Get This Wrong.
You may think that it’s easy to know if you are making profitable investments ; if you make money, the investments are successful. If they lose money they are not profitable investments. Right? While this model of performance is generally true, many investors apply this incorrectly and make huge investment errors as a result. Here are […]
How To Measure Risk In Stock Market Investments
One of the best ways to track and measure your risk in stock market investments is to follow the P-E (price to earnings) ratio of both the overall market and (if you buy individual stocks) the P-E for those stocks as well. This is one great way to start making better investment decisions. What is […]
What Not To Expect In 2014
2013 was a great year for equity investors no matter how you look at it. Returns were exciting – in a good way. And most U.S. indices hit new highs. In fact, 2013 was the best calendar year since 1997 for investors. Foreign and emerging markets did fair but not nearly as well as domestic […]