2017 has indeed proven to be a turbulent year and many investors are wondering what the markets may next have in store. Whether referring to the relatively fragile state of the Eurozone, the Brexit confirmation or the decidedly dubious track record of the Trump...
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Emergency Cash: What You Need to Know
When people think of disaster, they think of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and so on. But disasters are never confined into one category. There’s one particularly infuriating and painful category of disaster: financial. Millions of people got their first taste of...
How To Use Trump To Your Advantage When Investing
Since Trump has become the new president, people have begun to wonder how his policies will affect the economy. Investors especially have a vested interest in this as they feel it could affect their investment strategy. But is there any real cause for concern?...
10 ways for 20-somethings to start investing in their future
Many young investors today want to invest in their 20s but they don’t know how to do it. Contrary to popular belief, youngsters do think about retirement. This basically shows that they care about the future too, not just about the present. Here are 10 amazing...
Make these 5 smart choices upfront when buying investment property
Before deciding to invest in property, one must set some priorities straight. Diversifying your portfolio is easier said than done. Fortunately, with the right guidelines you can do this without taking any foolish risks. First-time investors must get informed; owning...
10 Top Investment Podcasts
There are a lot of investment related podcasts available, but it is still rather difficult to find high quality investment related podcasts that will truly build your skills and help you become a better investor. In this post we have ranked 10 investment podcasts that...
30 Great Investment Books for Beginners
If you are just starting out as an investor your first and best investment would be to buy some of the fantastic books written by some of the greatest investors of all time. It doesn't cost a lot to read a book, but the potential impact on your future prosperity could...
55 Investment Books You Need To Read
Investing is difficult, but thankfully you are not completely on your own. Some of the greatest investors of our time have shared of their investment wisdom by writing books. For the price of a couple of cups of coffee you can become the proud owner of one of these...
Early Start, Early Finish: The Right Age to Save for Retirement
To a young person, retirement can seem a lifetime away…and rightly so. However, many of their more experienced peers could tell them that time goes by faster than you think. That familiar dread of going to work on Monday can turn into a paralyzing panic that you’ll...
The Perils of Being a Novice Trader
Since the 1980's, the financial markets have changed almost beyond all recognition. Whereas these markets were once exclusively the domain of corporate traders who represent large firms and had access to only the finest technology, they are now open to anyone who has...