Top Ten Investment Mistakes

1. Lacking an investment plan a/k/a/ "Don't take a trip without packing the map". A pre-planned asset allocation generates positive results and eliminates emotional panic selling.2. Buying cheap stocks a/k/a "Road crews erect "Dead End" signs for a reason". Most stocks with low share prices also arrive at the bottom... Read More

Before You Invest You Must Read This

It is important to answer the following questions before you begin to invest any of your money. The answers to these questions will help to guide you to when, what, where, and how much to invest. Do not skip these questions and make sure you write it all down. You... Read More

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

I am sure you have probably read about the power of compound interest. And how if you invested $10,000 at 10% return and let it compound for 50 years you would have a little over 1 million dollars.Now that's all well and good, but who wants to wait around for... Read More

Keeping It Interesting

Some lines from a movie never leave your mind; I don't remember the context always, but I do recall the dialog. "The Big Chill" is one of the few movies I own (VHS). At dinner, William Hurt, Jeff Goldbloom, and Tom Berenger argue about their past like dogs growling for... Read More

Get Wealthy With the Rule of 72

When it comes time to retire how many people would like to have a nest egg that is 2 or 3 or even 4 times larger than what they have? With an answer so obvious allow me to explain how you can make it happen for yourself.First we'll explain the... Read More

Investing: The Art Of Making Your Money Work For You

There is a lot to know about investing. It all depends on what type of investing you are interested in as well. There are many different types of investment options out there. So what is investing, specifically?When you invest, you are paying in a certain amount of money that you... Read More

Why have Investment Plans for the Stock Market

If you do not have an investment plan in the stock market you are subject to impulses, urges, hunches, premonitions, strong feelings, greed, panic, fear, indecision, and just plain foolishness. In my opinion, without a plan, without that clear conception of a total stock market investment strategy, the chances of... Read More

Dont Catch a Falling Knife

One of the most common mistakes made by inexperienced investors is trying to "catch a falling knife". This is the phrase used to describe the habit of buying stocks that are in "freefall", and is a poor strategy, albeit common among new investors. Sadly, it is a common practice even... Read More

Reasons For Joining An Investment Club

Whether you're a novice investor or an experienced stock picker an investment club may be beneficial to growing your investment portfolio. This article explains what an investment club is, why you should have an investment program and finally why you should join an investment club.An investment club is nothing more... Read More

The Difference Between Investing and Trading

Investing and Trading are not the same thing. The returns you seek, the length of time it takes to achieve those returns, the amount of risk one is prepared to take, and the commitment one can make to monitor the investments dictate the strategy of whether to invest or trade.InvestingInvesting... Read More

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Success Trading for New Traders: What Does Bid and Ask Mean?

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Before You Invest You Must Read This

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If you know next to nothing, how do you go... Read More

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Is Starting A Business For Me? What To Consider Before Starting A Business

Do you have the right temperament?Starting a small business is... Read More

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Over the course of the past two months, readers have... Read More

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When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More

Brain Snappers and Other Wall Street Nonsense

The last time you spoke with your broker did he... Read More

Invisible Mutual Fund Fees Erode Your Returns!

Many investors think that investing in mutual funds is free.... Read More

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Options Education: Financing the Calendar!

As a trader, one of the key things that I... Read More

Are You An Investment Dummy Like Me?

I am good at a few things. I can certainly... Read More

Getting Started In Investing

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Mutual Fund Selection Made Simple By Indexing!

Non-indexed mutual funds try to keep it secret that actively... Read More

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