Of the many talks about stocks and the good thing about stock investments, often other people may overlook the danger of having one. There is that risk factor involved and it is imperative that you accept it. The market can vary. In an hour or even by minutes, what you have in great amount may […]

Investing in stocks is part science and part art. Well, at least that’s what I believed in. In fact most of the time, it takes guts and good feelings to know that this stock will do well in the market. And the same gut-feel will tell you that something is not right with this stock. […]

If you are keen on entering this kind of market and business, then be wary of traps. What are these investment traps that are associated with stock investments? One such trap is the high fees. Always be ready to ask questions and to do your own research. It pays to ask questions and to verify […]

Many people jump into stock investments. But what are the benefits of having your own stocks and investing on it? One good and desirable benefit is of course the promise of good returns. In the long run, stocks may outperform bonds, cash investments and even real estate. They say that on average, the typical stocks […]

If you’re really in love with stocks and stock investments, then it is suggested that you need to have a strategy of your own. There are a number of strategies that you can use, and apply. One popular one that is often told and retold is the well-known strategy of Warren Buffet. He says that […]

I’m ready to take the plunge. I have the initial money required, and I have the attitude to make it good in the market. But I’m having second thoughts on what stocks to buy? Any ideas out there, comments or suggestions that you can share with me? It will surely help my cause, you know. […]

They say that one of the quickest avenues towards the good life and a bigger paycheck is thru stock investments. How true is this? I’m about to do my research and I’ll definitely test this hypothesis if indeed this is true. If indeed there is a semblance of truth to that, then what more can […]

With the continuing mortgage crisis, more and more investors are being tempted to declare an all-time low for the banks and real estate market. Just this May, the 12 largest regional banks have lowered their rice targets and earnings. As a stock investor, you should be aware of these things in order to secure your […]

Credits. Deductions. Exemptions. Phase-Ins. Phase-Outs. Exclusions. These are but some of the major elements that you can see in the US tax code. However, tinkering with taxes have been one of the issues raised by the Republicans and Democrats ever since 1913. Fast forward to 2008—I can see that the tax code will definitely get […]

Ever wondered how your fund managers beat the market? Of course, they started as beginners before becoming stock experts. But mind you, you can do what they do by using simple step-by-step formulas that you can use right away! How? Just ask them, or better yet, sign-up for stock investing courses and learn the ropes […]