Stocks
Value Trap In The For-Profit Education Industry
When a former high flying stock has its price slashed, there’s always the temptation to buy. The stock simply looks too cheap to pass up. But beware the value trap… Just because a stock has already seen a steep decline doesn’t mean it can’t continue to fall. And if you’re only looking at the stock’s […]
BlackRock Asset Management – Are They Too Big?
Today I want to talk about people who handle your money. No, I’m not talking about your bank teller, or the bank that holds your savings or checking account. I’m not even talking about your broker dealer or your trading accounts. What I want to take a closer look at are asset managers! What are […]
Rebalancing Your Portfolio Is The Key To Your Investing Success
It’s a new year… It’s time for resolutions and fresh starts. It’s also time to take a hard look at your investment portfolio. How did your investments do in 2010? Good? Bad? Great? Awful? If you’re having a hard time answering this question, you probably didn’t take the time to write down your investing goals […]
Wasting Taxes – Giving A Free Car Would Have Been Cheaper
I hate wasteful government spending… there’s nothing that riles me up more than elected officials wasting hard earned taxpayer dollars. I’m surprised more Americans aren’t up in arms over this very topic. I don’t think many taxpayers realize it’s YOUR money being spent. I have an idea. Every time a local government wants to spend […]
Young Investors Are Avoiding Stocks
I don’t often read an article twice. Keep in mind, I read dozens of financial articles every week. So, for one to stand out, it really has to be interesting. But one article in particular really caught my attention. It was from CNNMoney about the changing investment habits of younger investors… and it was shocking. […]
How Can You Make A Difference?
Have you been dreaming of a White Christmas? Well if you live in certain parts of the country, you’re in luck… Abundant snowfall is making this holiday season one to remember in many parts of the U.S. The chilly temperatures make it the perfect time to settle in around the fire with a hot drink. […]
Tax Deductions – One Way To Give This Holiday Season
We’re all in the midst of a holiday shopping frenzy. Christmas Day is only five days away and I still have a few key gifts to pick up. I might need to sneak away at lunch time to pick up some final items. I’ve been in the holiday spirit for quite a while now. The […]
Healthcare Stocks: Are They Worth The Risk?
“What do you know about health insurance?” Those were the hurried words Marisa spoke when I picked up the phone last week. “I wouldn’t touch that one with a ten foot pole”, was my quick response. “No, do you know anyone who sells health insurance?” she asked. “Oh, that I can help you with…” My […]
Energy Stock Investing: What 2011 Holds…
2011 is shaping up to be quite a year for investors. Some interesting market trends are developing which could turn into big opportunities. In fact, there are a few trends that could make energy investors huge returns. Before I jump into these upcoming trends, let’s take a look at the current state of the markets. […]
