Investing With Your Values

Investing With Your Values

If you care about the environment, you’d probably never throw something in the trash that could be recycled. But do you invest in companies that trash the environment? If spiritual matters are important to you, your faith probably influences many aspects of your life. But do you invest in … [Read more...]

5 Reasons to Ditch Other Stock Investments for the S&P 500

5 Reasons to Ditch Other Stock Investments for the S&P 500

Getting someone to invest in a low cost S&P 500 index fund is tough, as owning just that one fund seems almost too simple. Doing so certainly offers no excitement. Yet, most people will be much better off in the long run by owning the S&P 500 index fund instead of buying a bunch of mutual funds. … [Read more...]

The Beauty Of Lifecycle Funds

The Beauty Of Lifecycle Funds

Lifecycle funds, also known as “age based funds” or “target age funds”, are relatively new in the world of investing and unfortunately not that many people know about them yet. Similar to a mutual fund, lifecycle funds are a collection of stocks and bonds run by a professional manager. … [Read more...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Spread Betting

A Beginner’s Guide to Spread Betting

Tired of traditional trading on the stock or commodity market? Welcome to the world of spread betting. While having the same risk as with the stocks, it’s tax free, and offers the opportunity to take profit whether the market is in green or red. It covers a wide range of alternatives to bet on; … [Read more...]

Silver: Is It Fools Gold?

Silver: Is It Fools Gold?

While many people are aware of the spikes the gold market has experienced recently, the potential for the silver market is often overlooked. Even so, there is actually excellent potential for growth in the market with this precious metal. Given the potential for the gold market, you might wonder … [Read more...]

Should You Play Zynga’s $10 Billion IPO Game?

Should You Play Zynga's $10 Billion IPO Game?

Filed under: Technology, Electronic Arts, Stocks in the News, InvestmentZynga is kicking off its nine-day road show, trying to woo fat-cat investors and fund managers for its upcoming IPO. If everything goes as planned, Zynga's deal should be priced on the night of Dec. 15 and the stock should begin … [Read more...]

Why Current Trends Make Investing in the Property Market A Wise Decision

Why Current Trends Make Investing in the Property Market A Wise Decision

From an investment standpoint, the property market is typically ranked just below gold and silver as one of the best investments that a person can make. Why exactly is this so? Well, you've probably heard the old saying about how "they don't make land anymore." This is true. According to the … [Read more...]