Investing

Doomed To Repeat: A look at two market meltdowns

jensodegaard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:10:00 +0000

We're in the midst of an economic crisis.

On The Economic Horizon: What to expect in the coming months

jensodegaard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:01:00 +0000

In light of the recent economic volatility, a lot of people are wondering what's going to happen next. No one can see the future, but I want to paint a broad picture of what could likely happen, and how it will affect you in 2009.

Buying vs. Leasing: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Driving New Cars

christhomas — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0000

New cars are a huge financial commitment, and not a very smart investment on paper. blog that suggested an unpopular idea: Maybe it's not imperative that you start investing for retirement just yet. At least not right now.

The Infographic Of Oil And The United States

jensodegaard — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Click image to enlarge.Special thanks goes to brass' Queen of Design, Kyla Tom, for making my words and research look so gosh darn pretty.

$7.77 Trillion: The Secret Bailout

jensodegaard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:09:21 +0000

Bloomberg.com reported last week that the Federal Reserve had doled out $7.77 trillion as of March 2009 to banks with the goal of stabilizing the financial system. That number makes the Treasury Department's $700 billion bailout through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) look like an ant standing next to an elephant.

What Will Happen To The Euro?

janelong — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Over the past few months, apocalyptic talk of the "END OF THE EURO" has surfaced as weakest-link euro zone countries like Greece have teetered on the edge of default, threatening to bring down the rest of the euro zone with it.

Europe has some serious issues, but the following explains why a complete euro breakup is just about as likely as the National Enquirer correctly proclaiming Michael Jackson has risen from the dead.

Dow Jones Is Down: We're Not Out Of The Woods Yet

christhomas — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Remember when you were a kid and you heard the neighborhood bullies were around the corner, so you dropped your lunch pail and ran the other direction to avoid trouble? Well, that happened recently in New York, in a manner of speaking.

The 25-Year-Old Stock Rookie: Sizing up a company by the numbers

christhomas — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000

It's time to research a publicly traded company and see if its stock is worth the money.

A Fistful Of Dollars: It's the Wild West and Wall Street crooks are cashing in

christhomas — Mon, 02 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Wall Street has the greatest collection of crooked, two-faced, backstabbing shysters this side of an Old West saloon, and they're riding off into the sunset with stolen loot.

Tending An IRA: Don't neglect your investments

christhomas — Mon, 02 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Managing your investments is just as important as starting them. Here are some helpful tips.

Abroad & Derived

christhomas — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Want to work out the country for the summer? Confused about derivatives?

Day Or Decade: Working the market long term or day trading

christhomas — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Knowing the difference between day trading and long-term investing can help you determine your own strategy when you're ready to start investing.