Most people do not like to pick up personal finance books. Let’s face it, generally speaking they can be quite dry, packed full of statistics and numbers, and after just a few pages you are left with a sour taste in your mouth. It is no wonder that most people have never read a single…
When most people think of the stock market they think of shares from companies that are right here in the U.S. These companies have issued stock, and just about any investor can pick up some of those shares. While overall the world of investments goes beyond just domestic stocks, these investments make up the underlying…
As we have all seen over the past several years the stock market can be very turbulent. Everything seems to be going fine, then after a bit of bad news from the media and it is thrown into turmoil again. For those who are looking to invest, this can be off putting. They want to…
Picking the right investment can be a lot of work. There are companies to research, past performance to evaluate, expenses to analyze, and a lot of other steps that many people simply do not have the time or desire to do. Rather than spend a lot of time trying to find the perfect investment, a…
One of the easiest places to accumulate money for retirement is in a 401k. As easy as they are to use, many people still neglect them. Rather than worry about how you will live without that extra 3% in your paycheck, take some time to figure out how much more you will have during retirement…
One of the biggest drawbacks people have about saving for retirement is they just have no idea where to put their money. They know they need to be saving, but building a good portfolio usually takes some effort and knowledge. Even after the portfolio has been built, they must manage it, rebalance it, keep track…
An initial public offering, or IPO, occurs when a previously privately held company decides to sell stock. IPO’s actually happen many times per week with different companies going public and becoming traded on one of the stock exchanges. Most people do not hear about them unless a big company makes a big deal about their…