Bank savings accounts currently offer paltry rates of interest.  If you put leave all your money in banks it should be safe but will not grow much.  The stock market offers much more interesting returns but because of the element of risk many people avoid it.  Worse still they might enter the market at the…

With the economy the way it is, lately I’ve heard a lot of comments like, “I want to start a business, but I just can’t afford it right now,” and “I want to invest in learning how to start a business, but I don’t have the money to put into it.” This is a legitimate, honest…

Reading a stock quote can seem like an exercise in black magic: even if you have a good idea of what the many numbers associated with trading a stock mean, making use of them can be harder. Even seasoned traders have to stop and think about what certain combinations of numbers can mean, especially if…

On Tuesday, we discussed the first ten of the twenty investments everyone should have at least a passing familiarity with. We still have another ten to go, so let’s get started. 1. Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) While I wouldn’t recommend buying an MBS these days, it’s still an investment worth knowing. In order to be able…

It’s impossible to miss the fact that stocks, real estate and bonds all make for decent investments (at least most of the time). But there are so many different investment options, most of which get minimal marketing. If you want to take a look at a wider variety of options, you should be able…

When you’re deep inside a jungle, your vision is blocked by the trees. In order to plan a route, you need to break out of the dense forest and see the entire landscape. Similarly, if you’re thick in the jungle of your own life, you might not be able to see much beyond…

Pinyo at GetRichSlowly is confessing a dozen mistakes he feels he’s made in regards to investing. One of the greatest things anyone can do is learn from his mistakes, and Pinyo is doing one better and sharing them with us. Not investing soon enough — I have been working part-time since my first year at college…

If you’re thinking of getting into investments properly, knowledge is key. The more you know, the more success you’ll have. Furthermore, as most successful investors will tell you, diversification is king. A diversified portfolio not only reduces unwanted risk, but also contributes to a winning portfolio. And having a well-diversified portfolio doesn’t necessarily mean just buying…

Next time you’re hit with another disaster date, don’t let it get you down. There is a lesson in everything, and dating is no exception. Alan Haft has six lessons for investing based on the dating game like why you don’t give it up on the first date and choosing financial advisers. Treat your money like you’d…

They say time is money, but really, time is more important than money. Time can make you money, and well invested time can get you a whole lot more. PickTheBrain.com looks at three ways that make investment in time work. It probably comes down to common sense, but how many of us actually do this stuff?…

Trent over at The Simple Dollar explains that if you’re a twenty year old with no debt, saving 20% of your current salary until your 40 years old will ensure a healthy retirement. The math is pretty simple, and better yet, cautionary. By and large, though, if you live below your means and put that ‘extra’…

Just because the stock’s dropped doesn’t mean the company’s out of the game. Here are some tips on picking the winners and recognizing the losers amidst a troubled market. Is the problem temporary or long-term? There are many companies that aren’t worth buying at any price. Trash is trash, regardless of how much you pay for it…

There’s only one investment that’s absolutely guaranteed to give you a great payback, regardless of the state of the economy and the uncertainties of this fragile world. I’m talking about the investment you make in yourself. Think of yourself as a business Imagine you’re Jane Doe, Inc. Whether you’re self-employed or work for a giant corporation—or even…

Have you just started your career? What is your investment plan? Do you find it difficult on setting your investment plan to build your wealth? Fortune shows you 10 simple rules for building wealth. The rules has a focus in stock trading and more into urging every to start early and invest heavily. Start early Use your…

You’re starting your own company, right? Isn’t everyone? Startups are the new “bands.” If you are, Matt Inglot has some points you might want to consider. He writes about the Top 5 Points a Venture Capitalist Wants to Hear on his site. There was a whole lot to be learned here, but the biggest take-away from…