September 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Investment
When it comes to investing money most folks know that stock investing can be tricky business, although they don’t really understand it. Few know anything about bond investing, period. Here we shed some light on these two major investment options, and compare and contrast.
Money management basics: People get into stock investing to get growth (price appreciation) and maybe some income in the form of dividends. They get into bond investing primarily for the income bonds pay; because bonds pay more interest then they can get at the bank. Continue reading »
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August 30th, 2009 | Posted in financial planning
As parents we love our children. We give them the best of everything that we can. Even at the risk of spoiling them silly. There is a desire to give the child the best that you can afford. Be it clothes, toys or education. Yet not many parents plan wisely for the financial future of their child.
You are alive and well today, and able to earn money regularly to meet the needs of your children. God forbid if something was to happen to you, what would be the state of your children? Not only will they be devastated that their parent is no more, but they would suffer severe financial hardships as well.
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August 25th, 2009 | Posted in Save Money
It is difficult to stay faithful to a budget when you are on vacation. Checking in your luggage, hotel parking, dinners, taxi rides, and overpriced souvenir items – these miscellaneous expenses add up and can eat your pocket money away. Here, then, are the top five tips to help you save money while on a leisure getaway. Continue reading »
July 25th, 2009 | Posted in Investment
While you are racing toward the inevitable here is a little secret about retirement that no one is telling you about. No, they don’t mean to keep it a secret the fact is most persons don’t really know. So here is what you should know about retirement that no one is telling- Retirement Ain’t What it Used To Be!
Historically, retirement planning was based on a three-legged stool model approach. So our parents had the expectation and could comfortably retire with a company pension, Social Security benefits and their individual investments. But that retirement model has changed and you can no longer rely on company pension. Not only can you not rely on a company’s pension plan but your anticipated National Insurance benefit is now in doubt as current funding method is being forecast to drain the available resources by 2029. Continue reading »
June 20th, 2009 | Posted in Investment
In the world’s major economic Marketplace where exchanges achieve up to trillions of dollars each day, many people would really want to take part in this Marketplace. Aside from being the major financial Marketplace in the world, Forex is also the most liquid Marketplace in the world where trades are completed 24 hours a day.
A lot of Traders have turn out to be extremely wealthy Trading in the Forex Marketplace. And, many people who trade in the Forex Marketplace on a daily basis have found a great way to replace their day jobs. Some even became millionaires almost overnight by just Trading in this economic Marketplace.
Trading in the Forex Marketplace can be very attractive. However, you should also know that there have been people who suffered extreme financial losses in the Forex Marketplace. It is true that the Forex Marketplace offers a very good money-making opportunity to a lot of people, but it also has its risks.
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March 25th, 2009 | Posted in Save Money
As the economy worsens we have to make adjustments, to the comfortable lifestyles that we were once accustomed to. The days when we could spend like there was no tomorrow are long gone. In these tough times, money is tight and hard to come by. Making a few adjustments to our lifestyles can make a huge difference in our finances. Here are a few tips on how we can make smart financial choices during the recession.
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December 5th, 2008 | Posted in Investment
Expecting a Recession Next Year? Here are 3 Moves to Consider
It seems that a severe recession could be here next year. There are three logical moves that investors can do: hold cash, position a portfolio to rise when everything falls and to buy. You can pick a move or do all three at the same time. Here we point out the things to note and take a look at what the industry experts are doing.
Bad news keeps appearing. Japan, the world second largest economy, recently announced Continue reading »
November 25th, 2008 | Posted in Insurance
Protecting Your Mortgage with Life Insurance
The death of a loved one is the worst tragedy a family can endure. The financial hardship that follows can make the burden seem intolerable. If you you pass away, would your family be able to make ends meet? More importantly, how would your family cover mortgage costs? Protecting your mortgage with term life insurance can give your loved ones the financial support they’ll need in the event of your passing.
What is Term Life Insurance?
Term life insurance is one of the most affordable ways to obtain life insurance coverage. It provides protection for a limited period of time, or “term.”
After the term, you can opt to drop or continue the coverage. Policies are available for short or fixed terms, generally from one to 30 years.
Protect Your Mortgage with Term Life Insurance
If you’re planning on purchasing a home or refinancing your existing mortgage, consider protecting your mortgage with term life insurance. If you’re Continue reading »
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in Save Money
Today, escalating prices are draining family budgets. The cost of energy is soaring and there is little that you can do about it, but there are some ways you can save energy, and save money at the same time. Here are 5-step energy saving tips for you to save 10% of your home electricity bill.
Step 1 – The air-conditioner uses the bulk of the electricity in a home. A fan uses less than 1/10th the electricity used by an air-conditioner! Use a fan instead of an air-conditioner to keep cool. Save about $70 a month or about $820 a year*.
- Did You Know? You can use three fans to keep cool and you would be using only about a quarter of the electricity used by an air-conditioner!
Step 2 – The lower the temperature setting, the more energy used by your air-conditioner. If you use an air-conditioner, set the temperature at 25oC or higher. For every degree raised, save about $25 a year*.
- Did You Know? The energy consumption by the air-conditioning unit increases with the difference between the room and outdoor temperatures.
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October 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Investment
We all know the principle of coumpound interest i.e. when interest that you earn begins to earn interest as well.
In investment, the returns that you earn on your investments can also be put to work to earn more returns. This is called the power of compounding.
With the power of compounding, your money can really grow very fast and you can double your money at a faster rate. You do not need to be a mathematics wizard to understand the power of compounding.
One of the ways to illustrate the power of compounding is something developed by mathematicians call “The Rule of 72″. Here is how the rule works. Continue reading »
