An investment is any action you can take with your money, in hopes that it will bring you a greater return on your money. The investment could be in stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement plans, or even collectibles. Learn here about different types of investments and how to deal with taxes, brokers, and more when it comes to your investments.
A Little Common Sense Investment Wisdom Goes A Long Way
Talking to Betty Sinnock is a little like talking to your grandmother -- provided your grandmother is an accomplished trust officer at a local bank and part of one of the most successful, prolific, and high-profile investment clubs around. Seventeen years ago, Sinnock helped form an investment research club that was open to everyone in her home town of Beardstown, Illinois. After three years, she went to thirteen of the members she felt closest to, both personally and in terms of their investment philosophy. The fourteen formed what is now known popularly as the Beardstown Ladies investment club.
My Vast Fortune: The Money Adventures of a Quixotic Capitalist
Andrew Tobias, "the funniest of financial writers" (Newsweek), writes a "refreshingly honest" chronicle (Kirkus Reviews) of his own financial exploits...
Bill Proposes Automatic Cancellation Of PMI
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is one of those necessary expenses if you plan to buy a home with less than 20 percent down in cash. But recent action by Congress may end the practice of letting PMI go on indefinitely, even after the equity on the loan has grown to more than 20 percent, unless the borrower takes steps to cancel the policy.
Homeowners: Reasons To Refinance Your Home
Homeowners have several reasons to refinance their homes. The best time for homeowners to refinance their homes is when they can save money. Experts say homeowners often rush to refinance their homes when interest rates are down, but that may not be the best or most cost-effective time for them.