Investment Time Horizon ››

Whenever you buy an investment, it’s a good idea to think about how long you want to own it. This is called your investment time horizon. Are you hoping to make a quick profit so you can take a nice vacation this
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Investing vs. Speculating ››

Some view investing in stocks, bonds and other investments as nothing more than gambling. Others see it as a smart strategy for making your money work for you. Who’s right? It depends on your approach. These days it’s no secret that practically all
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Can You Time the Market? ››

Hindsight is so clear. A stock chart can tell you exactly when you should have bought and sold. Reliable market predictions, on the other hand, are impossible. If you could spot a peak (or trough) as it’s occurring and time your sale
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The Stimulus Plan ››

The government plan aims to stimulate employment, certain critical economic sectors, and U.S. consumer spending. It specifies $550 billion in spending on new projects and $275 billion in tax cuts. So what will you potentially get from the recent stimulus package? There
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What is Net Worth? ››

The most important measure of financial health is your net worth. So what is net worth? Net worth provides an indication of where you stand financially. This is important for a number of reasons. Keeping an eye on your finances is
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Basic Investing Concepts ››

Even in the current market downturn there are some basic planning concepts that you need to follow. Whenever you buy an investment, it’s a good idea to think about how long you want to own it. This is called your investment time
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Investing in Mutual Funds ››

With the current volatility of the stock market you may be wondering if you should invest in mutual funds. If you are currently contributing to a 401K through your employer and you’ve had an opportunity to select the type of
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Our Economic Crisis – What Next? ››

If you ask five experts how long this financial crisis will last, you will receive five different answers. Every day, the volatility of the stock market makes it virtually impossible to ascertain the length of this economic downturn. There are no easy
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Frequent Investing Mistakes ››

How do you make your money work for you? One way is by investing your money. Investments are a way to make your money grow through the stock market, investment companies, mutual funds, and retirement accounts. But, while you
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Pay Yourself First ››

If you’re like most people, you pay your bills every month and if there’s anything left over, you put it into savings. The problem with paying yourself last is that there’s usually not a lot left over. So try this instead: Commit
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