More surprising investment choices outside the traditional world of stocks, bonds and cash There are several important components that make up an investment portfolio. Most people think of three main asset classes – cash, stocks and bonds. However, there are...
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3 Ideas for the Modern Investor
There are lots and lots of investment options on the market, but they all fall into the same old categories of stocks, mutual funds, indices, real estate, etc. Alternatives to these common investment options are rare. But every once in a while, we do see new...
Four reasons why a home business commonly fail in the first year
Insufficient investment capital Running a business takes a lot of time and a lot of money. The resources required to launch the business can be calculated quite accurately by the cautious businessman, what's more difficult to judge is the profits you will see in the...
The Alternatives Of 9 To 5
I don't know why everyone calls it "9 to 5". Here it is usually "9 to at least 6" with one hour lunch break if you are lucky to get it. Anyway, I am not going to argue about the exact duration of the typical working day - I prefer to talk about its alternatives. Photo...
Alternative Income: Selling Illustrations, Photos or Videos
What's the best way to earn alternative income? The simple answer is that it is different for different people - but I know this answer doesn't help you much. A better answer is that the best way to earn alternative income is through doing something that you enjoy....
Do It Yourself Projects As A Source Of Alternative Income
Wealth does not equal money but we often mess both. We say "make money" instead of "make wealth" and we use the work for money, not for wealth. This is probably the reason why very few people think about do-it-yourself projects as a source of alternative income. Photo...
Push Your Income By Taking Freelance Work
The most straightforward method to earn supplemental income is through doing some extra work. I don't advocate it as being the best, but it's one of the least risky and most predictable things you can do. I know most people in personal finance say "don't work for...
Supplemental Income Ideas On The Shark Investor
Exactly one month ago I conducted a quick poll with you. Do you remember it - What is the main hurdle on your way to financial success?. If you have missed to vote, the poll is still open, please do it. As I wrote at the time on posting it, I did not create the poll...
Low Charges For E-Gold and E-bullion Ecurrency Exchange
GoldExchange.EU is an European e-gold and e-bullion exchange service. It started operation in April 2007 with low rates and fast service. I have used them more than 20 times and exchanged several thousands dollars worth of ecurrencies successfully. The only concern I...