My youngest is one of kind. Actually, he’s nearly a carbon copy of his dad, but according to the teachers and specialists he’s met with, he’s definitely unique. He learns differently than the average youngster and his only definitive traits are that he is consistently inconsistent. They haven’t been able to pigeonhole him yet. He [...]
Back in the days, you may hear about the sizzling returns of a stock whose company you’ve loved for years, or the gambler mentally in you urges you to try buying a few speculators. It could have started even when you learnt of your best friend’s massive profits from the stock market just a few [...]
One of the questions that many ask is whether it is time to sell my stock. Deciding when to sell a stock is important, and a tougher call than when to buy a stock. As you consider what’s next for you and your stock, consider the following items: Don’t Sell Based on Fear The first [...]
Phew. It looks like we can finally relax a little. While the US economy is still facing serious challenges, the economy is slowly growing, and the stock market recovery appears to be firmly on track. In fact, some argue that we are now in the midst of a raging bull market. I like seeing the [...]
One of the more interesting questions I was asked recently had to do with dividend stocks. My brother was trying to figure out what to do with money withdrawn from a mutual fund. He asked about dividend stocks because he had heard that they offer a reasonably stable return — plus cash pay outs. I [...]
The idea is simple, really: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. If you’ve managed to save some money, and you keep saving each year, good for you! Being in a place where you’re (presumably) free of bad debt (such as credit card debt) and can save each year is a very good place [...]
