http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126757.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 12:30:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126757Doreen MartelImagine real estate prices, the stock market and wages shrinking by approximately 20 percent. In fact, this potential threat to the United States economy is possible -- but only in the event that every country decided to stop investing money or loaning money to the United States. Good News: Foreign Investment Helps the Economy It is easy to dem...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126618.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 02:49:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126618Doreen MartelThere is so much information to absorb about the stock market and how it operates. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, there are always new things to learn. Whether you are interested in the market's impact on your retirement or your home, these resources will help you learn more. The Stock Market Isn't A Mystery In spite ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126592.aspxTue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126592Tim PlaehnMutual funds and ETFs are very popular investment choices. An understanding of the differences between these fund types makes your investment choices easier. Learn the information you need to know to select mutual funds and ETFs. The Very Large Number of Investment Choices For investors, the biggest decision is often deciding in which investments t...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126503.aspxThu, 10 Nov 2011 18:14:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126503Donna CosmatoHave you watched your retirement dream die a lingering death amid an anemic economy, higher costs of living, and other economic woes? If you are wondering where your retirement hopes went, you are not alone. Here's a look at what happened and what you can do to revive your dreams. 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Investing in Pet Care According to an article ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126219.aspxSat, 29 Oct 2011 04:57:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126219Donna CosmatoDoes your budget or lifestyle need a little plastic surgery? If you are loaded with debt, you've mortgaged your future options and freedom to slave away paying for your past indulgences. The solution? Grab those scissors, snip those credit cards to bits, and pay off your debt. Consumer spending and saving patterns have changed drastical...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/126091.aspxWed, 26 Oct 2011 15:44:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126091Ginny EdwardsThe prospects of a comfortable and carefree retirement are quickly fading for many. To bring retirement back into the picture, people will need to refocus on becoming savvier savers. Here's a quiz to test your financial smarts to see if you will be able to afford the retirement of your dreams. What Is in Your Retirement Nest Egg? Today, man...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/125922.aspxSun, 23 Oct 2011 15:51:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125922Tim PlaehnIn September the price of gold hit a new record of over $1,900 per ounce. Will it go even higher or is $2,000 the current ceiling? A look at history gives some indicators where gold could go from here. A Long Profitable Ride for Investors At the start of 2002, the gold spot price was $275 per ounce, and from that point investors saw the...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/125708.aspxMon, 17 Oct 2011 17:33:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125708Donna CosmatoBefore buying into the hype about palladium as a cheap alternative for precious metal investors, do your due diligence. Depending on your overall investment strategy, you could make an expensive mistake if not careful. Learn critical facts about palladium from expert Jon Hunt of Bullion Supermarket. As the economy gets worse, unemployment climbs, a...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/110735.aspxThu, 13 Oct 2011 01:47:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:110735Bruce TintelnotUsing IRAs and variable annuities are an increasingly popular way to plan for a supplement to ones retirement income. An investor should know how the differences between a traditional IRA versus variable annuity when compared. Most investors have a common goal for their investment activities: accumulate positive returns on their investments and gro...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/107044.aspxSat, 08 Oct 2011 20:34:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:107044Bruce TintelnotBond prices can involve many factors, but they you don't have to consider them to be too arcane to be understood. Understanding basic terms like par value, premiums, discounts, yield to maturity, coupon rate, and accrued interest can go a long way in helping to understand the more complex concepts. Bonds seem like a sleepy fixed-income investme...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/125250.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 20:21:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125250Tim PlaehnThe Securities and Exchange Commission has issued specific rules for day traders. Take this quiz on those rules and see if you are ready to day trade the market. Day trading is defined as securities trading where an opened securities position is held for less than one market day. A day trader may hold a position for a few minutes to several hours, ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/125181.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 09:13:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125181Tim PlaehnThere is a very large amount of information to learn about investing. 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Retirement Plan Basics click to enlarge Most o...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/107941.aspxThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:05:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:107941Bruce TintelnotInvesting in the stock market can be interesting and profitable but income taxes can't be overlooked. How do dividends affect the basis of a stock? Find out about some of the different kinds of dividends and how they affect your income and your investment. Stocks are generally a good investment during times of an economic recovery and infla...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/112657.aspxTue, 20 Sep 2011 22:32:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:112657Bruce TintelnotMarket risk cannot be eliminated and all investments are exposed to it. But, being able to measure market risk can be a great help when making investment choices. Investing in any market can be an excellent way for an investor to preserve or build wealth, be it stocks, bonds, or others investments. Seemingly random highs and lows of a market can ex...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/124645.aspxSat, 17 Sep 2011 16:33:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124645Donna CosmatoWhile you are probably familiar with gold and silver as investment products, did you know that platinum and palladium are also good bullion options for diversifying your portfolio? Use our informative guide to precious metals investments to find out more about these liquid assets. click to enlarge Gold and other bullion products such as silver,...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/124598.aspxFri, 16 Sep 2011 01:12:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124598Olivia EmisarDo you envision retiring to a tropical island? Traveling the world? Or simply staying in your home debt free? What about retiring early, while you are still energetic and healthy? Going back to school just to learn? No matter what you decide to do with your future, this guide's for you. Retirement Planning and Investments cl...http://www.brighthub.com/money/investing/articles/124492.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 07:36:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124492Tim PlaehnThe stock market and investing in stocks can be daunting. Gathered here is a collection of articles ranging from guides for novice investors to the history of the stock market. If you are interested in stock investing, this list is a great resource to bookmark. The Investing Big House Did you know the shares of over 6,000 companies are available fo...