Are you a strategic investor? I asked World Chess Champion Susan Polgar why people rarely invest strategically, and she explained to me that what happens to chess players also happens to investors. It’s not that being a strategic thinker is so complicated; rather, people are just not in the habit. And, if you’re not in…
When it comes to investing, there are never “sure things.” Anyone who tells you otherwise is probably engaged in illegal activities, and you want to get as far away as possible, as soon as possible. The fact that you can never guarantee a return on an investment shouldn’t keep you from investing altogether, though. While…
After the US goes through a recession, most people focus on the negative. If you ask around, many people will tell you that the economy is in shambles, and the recession is hurting us all. However, if you look up what is going on, you will see that the stock market is near the highest…
You may have heard the latest buzz about Bitcoins. They have been in the news lately as they are suddenly surging into popularity. Personally, I had heard the term, but until recently I was not quite sure exactly what they were (other than a virtual currency). A little bit of research has led me to…
There is a lot that goes into the stock market. And I am not just talking about the volume of money that is moved on a daily basis. The entire process of getting your company prepped for an IPO, as well as the logistics and the regulations that follow, is enough to make most people’s…
Investing with limited money can pose financial and emotional challenges. A small budget may limit investment choices, which can frustrate eager investors hearing of high returns by hedge funds or trading strategies geared to high net worth clients. Those without a company 401k may feel particularly short of choices. Thankfully, small investors have an array…
Most of us vaguely know the correlation between bonds and interest rates. But some of it is still a bit unclear, and many people do not know what to do when interest rates start to rise. The concept is actually pretty easy if we simplify matters a little. But first, we need to see what…