Gold Is On The Run

On Tuesday, gold prices hit an all time high by climbing 1.5%. Most of the cause of the move is because of economic concerns that Congress wouldn’t (or couldn’t) come to an agreement as to the debt ceiling. Even though they have now come to a decision and an agreement to it all, investors are still concerned about the status of the U.S. credit rating. Even though Moody’s has stated that they will hold the...

Bond Investing For Beginners

A bond is simple a loan, simple as that. When you purchase a bond you are buying an agreement to loan someone money for a period of time at a certain interest rate. If you purchase a bond on the bond exchange you are buying someone else’s agreement for a loan from them. The bond market tends to move opposite from the stock market. When interest rates get high many businesses won’t borrow money to make the company better...

Property Investment Tips: Finding the Best Mortgag...

There is a great investment saying that goes something like ‘buy to the sound of cannons and sell to the sound of violins.’ This is a perfect metaphor for today’s real estate investment market, as the last two years have been pure carnage for current property holders and led to many who want or have to flee the market. This leaves an opportunity for those who can invest when things are at their scariest. A...

Tax Free Municipal Bonds Or Taxable Bonds?

If you’ve been a diligent saver and maxed out your 401k at work and Roth IRA at home, congratulations!  You’re well on your way to a comfortable retirement.  But what if you still have money to invest?  One of the more difficult questions to answer when it comes to taxable investing is whether you should reshuffle your tax-advantaged accounts to make more room for tax-inefficient bond funds or to go with tax...

Beginner Investing: Gold

Investing in gold is one of the smartest ways to ensure the safety of your money and may be the smart way for beginner investing . Gold investment, unlike stock investment, remains at a more stable price and the price movement of gold is comparatively predictable. Investing in gold can be done in two ways, either by investing in the bullion or commodity market or by directly buying it from the jeweler in the forms of gold...