by Miranda | Economy, Finance, Investing
Since 2008, Americans have been carefully watching for signs that the economy is improving. While we’ve long since left the most recent recession behind, the reality is that many of us are still looking for indications that the economy is truly on the track to a...
by Mike | Insurance, Investing
Annuities are probably the most complex “beast” in the financial world. As if it isn’t enough, life insurance companies multiplied product varieties to make sure they are the only ones who can understand (and sell!) annuities. One of the most fundamental concepts to...
by Tom Drake | Investing, Mutual Funds
When it comes to investing, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to invest in mutual funds. Mutual funds provide you with instant diversity. When you have limited means, it can make sense to choose a couple of mutual funds that can help you reach your...
by Tom Drake | Bonds, Investing
These days, many people are looking for safe ways to earn a return on their money. One of the ways to do this is through the purchase of Series EE bonds. You can earn a set rate of return, and you can be reasonably sure that your money is kept safe. What are Series EE...
by Kevin Mercadante | Economy, Investing
Not many people are too excited about gold right now. After all, 2013 was a very bad year for gold, resulting in a price decline on the order of 28%. And that was on top of a significant loss in 2012 as well. Gold is looking like a certified loser. But that’s exactly...
by Kevin Mercadante | Credit and Debt, Finance, Investing, Personal Finance, Retirement
401(k) loans have become a fairly common means of obtaining financing for non-retirement related purposes. This is especially true since the financial meltdown and the tightening of lending guidelines for other types of loans. A 401(k) loan is easy to get – in fact,...
