by MoneyEnergy | Economy, Investing, Stocks
Now that the word “recovery” seems to appear more often than “recession” in the news media, many investors who have been waiting on the sidelines (and there are still quite a few of them) might be wondering what to do with their money. Is it...
by Miranda | Finance, Investing, Personal Finance, Stocks
Right now there is some interest in finding ways to help worthwhile causes without having to donate actual cash. While you can donate your time and your old stuff, it is also possible to donate stock and other assets to charity. This can actually be a good solution,...
by Miranda | ETFs, Investing, Mutual Funds, Stocks
Many of us think of investing as something that we do now, so that it pays off later. Often much later — at retirement. However, there are those who make a regular living, or supplement a main source of income off of their investments. This practice is called...
by Miranda | Bonds, ETFs, Investing, Mutual Funds, Stocks
Now that things are looking a little better for the economy, and now that investors are showing a little more appetite for risk, you might be hearing more about emerging markets. Emerging markets are those countries that are developing economically, and preparing to...
by Miranda | Investing, Stocks
Among the buzzwords you hear a great deal when you read about finance and investing is “passive income.” One way that you can earn money in a regular income stream, passively, is to invest in dividend paying companies. These are companies that regularly...
by Shailesh Kumar | Economy, Investing, Stocks
We have been in recession for more than a year and it is still not clear if the economic shocks are done coming. The recession may last for another year or more depending on if and when the government actions start stimulating the economy. Traditional Buy and Hold...