I’d like to impart to you my own collection of accumulated investment intelligence…and all the mistakes to avoid. Do you feel desperate right now? If so, it’s understandable. It’s frightening out there. The market. The media. Your investment statements. Everywhere you turn you see negative, scary messages. It’s no surprise that you might feel desperate […]
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.
Stock Market Results Demystified
Despite escalating unemployment figures, the market seems to be doing well. What gives?
Why the Stock Market Debacle is on My Gratitude List
As I was leaving my office on Wednesday, I realized I was walking out the door for the last time in 2008. I was thinking about what to put on my gratitude list. At first, I was very happy to close the door (literally and physically) on the year. Then I rethought my position and […]
Are You Making Bernie Madoff Money Mistakes?
Fortunately, few people are as rotten and thieving as Bernie Madoff. But as sweet and lovely as you are, you might be making the same money mistakes Bernie did. First, let me ask you something. Do you think that Madoff stole all those billions because he wanted the money? I don’t. Maybe it started out […]
Investment Scams — How To Safeguard Yourself
Over the last several days, you’ve probably been hearing about Bernard Madoff and how he has allegedly stolen billions of dollars from individuals over the last several decades. It’s one of the biggest investment scams ever. You are probably asking yourself how this could have happened. What is the real story of Bernie Madoff? How […]
Investment Intelligence – What to Do When the Market Tanks
Investment intelligence typically takes a backseat to emotion. Let me share a few examples and a few ideas to help you overcome this problem. Since last Friday’s announcement that Timothy Geithner would be the top candidate for the President-elect’s treasury secretary, the market has responded very favorably. Unlike our current (and many past) treasury secretaries, […]