Investing - Hype-Proof Your Portfolio

My most recent article criticizing the controversial equity-indexed annuity has generated a boatload of email. But one email in particular caught my eye. And it wasn't from being flamed by irate insurance agents (I got plenty of those!), or emails from thankful consumers, pleased the public is being warned about equity-indexed annuities' pitfalls.

Annuities - Are Low-Cost Annuities A Good Choice?

I've disliked variable annuities for many years because of their high fees and onerous surrender penalties. Now, low-cost variable annuities are available that slash fees and do away with the surrender penalties. Does this change my opinion on the use of variable annuities? Read on to find out.

Annuities - Equity-Indexed Annuities - The Investment From Hell

This article discusses the disadvantages of Equity-Indexed Annuities.

Investment Portfolio Management - The 6 Steps to Financial Success

Portfolio management is challenging, but it's also exciting. Some people prefer to have their portfolios managed by a professional. However, it's not impossible to manage your own portfolio. It just takes time and a basic understanding of the process.

Any Tips To Get Started In Investing?

There are essentially two different mindsets that are absolutely detrimental for those who are interested in investing. The first is that of a first time investor who has absolutely no confidence in his or her ability but desperately wants to invest. These are the types of investors who continuously sit on the fence and want constant hand holding. If you are this type of investor the best thing for you to do is get your feet wet.

Why Gold? Why Gaia Resources, Inc?

The fact is that the price of gold has kept pace with inflation for around 200 years or so, and it is with good reason that gold has long been deemed as a safe haven for investors. Because it is an investment that retains its value even in uncertain economic times, gold is comforting to investors who are concerned over plunging share prices or failures in other industries.

A Stuttered Sprint Into 2007

Open up your wallets, a new year of investing has officially begun. Stocks opened markedly higher in the first session of 2007 as investors cheered news that Home Depot Inc's CEO resigned after years of lackluster performance, and that the holiday shopping season had been stronger than expected.

Investing for Canadians - Know your Basic Tax Options for Higher Returns - A Layman's View

In Canada we basically have 3 separate tax options when investing our money. It is sometimes confusing and we battle the options of risk security verses rate of return. Unfortunately most of us do not know of any other place to invest other than real estate property or at the bank.

A Futures Trading System Will Serve You Well

A futures trading system will help you avoid making trading decisions based on emotional reactions rather than sound business judgment.

Bad Credit Cards - 7 Things You Need To Know

Unfortunately, people with bad credit often find out that they are being victimized by the credit card companies offering bad credit credit cards. If you're interested in protecting yourself from the worst of the bad credit cards out there, you'll need to know these seven fundamentals.

Optimism, Earnings And New Highs Oh My!

Just how optimistic are penny stock traders? Is there a bull snorting at the door...or could a weak fourth quarter usher in a lumbering bear?

5 Steps To Opening An Offshore Bank Account

If you're investing for the first time in an offshore account, it can be confusing. You must choose a reputable bank and handle the ins and outs of offshore accounting procedures. There are no first time investing procedures to follow. However, the following five simple steps will give you the information you need.

3 Major Reasons To Bank Offshore

One of the biggest decisions you may ever make is selecting a bank, so knowing all the facts is very important. Many people are choosing to open offshore accounts. Why does offshore banking seem to be so great? The 3Ps, or privacy, protection and profit are the three major reasons to consider investing offshore. We will look at them in this article.

Off Plan Property - Is Very Interesting Investment

a)When you buy off-plan it means your future house is at the drawing board stage. The best thing about it: you can select any paint color, change around internal walls, and get any tiles, bathrooms, kitchens in this case you get custom design property as though it was self-build but you do not have to pay anything extra for private architecture.

Credit History & Auto Insurance - How One Can Save You Big Bucks On The Other

Your credit history can influence your ability to get a loan or a credit card, but did you also know that it can play a large role in the cost of your car insurance?