The economy is looking better by the day. Yet most people are still trying to save every penny possible. Surprisingly few are searching for ways to make more. What’s better? Making more and adding it to your income, or suffering through always having to spend less? Yes, you can try getting a better job. You […]
Back in 2008, Congress passed a law that included the requirement for brokerages to report the cost basis for the shares that you sell. This means that not only do you have to pick a cost basis before the transaction occurs, but your broker needs to know your choice as well. Stocks had to meet […]
Watching the show “Flip Men” on Spike has reignited the idea of flipping a house for me. I have been interested in buying and flipping or looking for a property to buy and rent for some time now. Not being much of a handy man, this idea is quickly dismissed, but can flipping a house […]
Many of us want to retire early. That early retirement age might be 35, 40, or 50, but the idea is to retire sometime before the age of 65 and start enjoying life — before age and infirmity catch up with you. The reality, though, is that the dream of early retirement will remain a […]
Many Americans may understandably feel a little gun-shy about the real estate market these days, but the truth of the matter is that there has never been a better time to invest in real estate. Mortgage rates are at all time lows, and with a market still only slowly recovering, many homes can be bought […]
One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is “contrarian.” In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engaging in strategies, and making investment moves, that are considered different than the conventional wisdom. A contrarian investor can take advantage of situations that allow them to position themselves […]
