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Monday, 05 January 2009 00:00 |
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Investing has become increasingly important over the years, as the future of social security benefits becomes unknown.
People want to insure their futures, and they know that if they are depending on Social Security benefits, and in some cases retirement plans, that they could be in for a rude awakening when they no longer have the ability to earn a steady income. Investing is the answer to the unknowns of the future.
You could have been saving money in a low interest savings account over the years. Now, you want to see that money grow at a faster pace. Perhaps you have inherited money or realized some other type of windfall, and you need a way to make that money grow. Again, investing is the answer.
Investing is also a way of attaining the things that you want, such as a new home, a college education for your children, or expensive ‘toys.’ Of course, your financial goals will determine what type of investing you do.
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Sunday, 04 January 2009 00:00 |
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Knowing what your risk tolerance and investment style are will help you choose investments more sagely. While there are many different types of investments that one can make, there are really only three specific investment styles – and those three styles tie in with your risk tolerance. The three investment styles are conservative, centrist, and aggressive.
Naturally, if you find that you have a low tolerance for risk, your investment style will most likely be conservative or centrist at best. If you have a high tolerance for risk, you will most likely be a centrist or aggressive investor. At the same time, your financial destinations will also determine what style of investing you use.
If you are saving for retirement in your early twenties, you should use a conservative or centrist style of investing – but if you are trying to get together the funds to buy a home in the next year or two, you would want to use an aggressive style.
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Saturday, 03 January 2009 00:00 |
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There are certain things you must understand about bonds before you start investing in them. Not understanding these things may cause you to purchase the wrong bonds, at the wrong maturity date.
The three most important things that must be considered when purchasing a bond include the par value, the maturity date, and the coupon rate.
The par value of a bond refers to the number of money you will receive when the bond reaches its maturity date. In other words, you will receive your initial investment back when the bond reaches maturity.
The maturity date is of course the date that the bond will reach its full value. On this date, you will receive your initial investment, plus the interest that your money has earned.
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Friday, 02 January 2009 00:00 |
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“Do not put all of your eggs in one basket!” You have probably heard that over and over again throughout your life…and when it comes to investing, it is very true. Diversification is the key to successful investing. All successful investors build portfolios that are widely diversified, and you should too!
Diversifying your investments might include purchasing various stocks in many different industries. It could include purchasing bonds, investing in money market accounts, or even in some real property. The key is to invest in several different areas – not only one.
Over time, research has shown that investors who have diversified portfolios usually see more consistent and stable returns on their investments than those who only invest in one thing. By investing in several different markets, you will actually be at lower risk also.
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