You will have a far better life if you have a financial plan, stick to it and revisit that plan every couple of years. You will feel more in control and you’ll achieve your goals far easier and much sooner. I have no doubt about that. And based on the last 30 years of my […]
How Do Bonds Work?
Interest rates are going to move up. Of course I don’t know how quickly that’s going to happen but it will happen sooner or later. If you own bonds that’s really important to understand. Bond buyers are attracted to safety and attractive yields but sometimes that strategy can backfire. That’s because as interest rates rise, most […]
Is Your Pension Safe?
“Is it safe?” You may remember this question from the movie “Marathon Man.” The bad guy (evil Nazi dentist) keeps drilling this question into the innocent good guy as he drills the poor fellow’s teeth trying to inflict maximum pain and get the answer he’s looking for. Well if you are counting on a retirement […]
How to Make Money in Real Estate With Short Sales
Is it still a good time to make money in real estate? Of course nobody knows what the future has in store. But owning rental real estate might still fit in nicely as a long-term investment for you. One of the most sought after ways to buy real estate is through a short sale. Despite […]
3 Sneaky Tricks Used To Sell You The Wrong Life Insurance
If you buy the wrong life insurance policy you could waste a ton of money and still leave your family woefully unprotected. Despite these perils, some agents still try to cram this coverage down your throat. Sometimes they do this because they make a ton more commission when they sell you whole life or other […]
What Is A Stock Index And How To Use Them
You already know what a stock index is but you may not realize it. If you are familiar with the terms “S&P 500”, “DOW Jones Industrial Average” (or just “DOW”) or “NASDAQ” you already have it down. These are stock indexes. Didn’t know you were so smart…did you? An index is just a basket of […]