The first step in investing is saving. In 1984, Americans saved an average of 10.8% of their income. In 2011, it is now at 3.6 percent of personal disposable income, its lowest level since the month the recession began. Paul Ashworth, …
Risk taking is a necessary part of investing. However, it’s advisable to find a balance between the risk-taking extremes of all or nothing. We can define this as a margin of safety. Chris Farrell, Economics Editor of Marketplace Money and …
Risk taking in life is inevitable. When it comes to investing, there are degrees of risk-taking involved. For some, investing money is seen as a game. For others, investing provides income. Regardless of motive, wise investments involve a fair amount …
Money changes hands every day affecting companies and the lives of many in these markets. Stocks are not the only things sold in the broad financial markets. There are other key markets to be aware of and to consider investing …
In recent years, advertisements for investing in gold can be heard on the radio and seen in magazine ads. Is investing in gold a passing fad? Or should we give gold a second look? Gold is typically considered a high-risk …
The type of trading you will participate in will determine the trading tools you acquire. High-risk, rapid trading may persuade you to thoroughly sharpen your understanding of the market. Not only will you need an awareness of analysts’ projections but …
The government is the single largest spender in the economy. So when the government makes a move, it has a large impact on the markets. It’s choice to raise or reduce taxes, increase or decrease the money supply and/or government …
In today’s shifting economy, it is crucial to evaluate the pros and cons of any investment for clients. Making clients aware of these can help emphasize positive selling points while bring an awareness of risks involved. For some investors, safety …