investing

Home ownership has been viewed at a lot differently since the collapse of 2008, when the housing market crashed. Rightfully so, as home ownership has a direct connection to how…

When looking for groceries, a lot of consumers head to Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs, which are among the leading traditional mass market grocery chains. But a growing number of people…

Most people think you need a large amount of money to start a portfolio. Sure, it is nice to have more money to play around with and invest, but you…

Last month housing starts in the US were up nearly 23%, signaling that there is still a lot of pent-up demand for new homes. As Americans line up in near…

You’ve just sat down to dinner with your family when the phone rings.  Your phone ID reveals a company name something like “Paramount Investment Associates,” so you assure your spouse…

They’re not currency, and they’re not redeemable for any particular commodity — Bitcoins are digital tokens bought and sold on exchanges where people trade them for real money, a lot of…

Building a portfolio that is strong and diversified takes a lot of work and a lot of patience. Managing a portfolio that is filled with ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) from…

Every so often a column on personal finance comes along that’s a little like the scene from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy when the civilization that built the giant…

Many Americans are falling way short of the goals required to retire comfortably. Millennials are most at risk of being unable to afford essential retirement expenses such as food, shelter,…

So, you have managed to save $1,000 and you are thinking about investing it. A couple things you should consider before dropping that money into some sort of investment are……