Understand the Differences between Stocks and Bonds as Securities Traded in Capital Markets
Stocks and bonds represent two very different securities. Stocks are equity in a corporation while bonds are debt.
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Different Types of Money Market Securities
Securities that fall into the category of Money Market Securities include Treasury Bills (T-bills), Commercial Paper, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), …
Continue ReadingLearn how to Cut Daycare Expenses- 6 Ideas for Inexpensive or Free Daycare for Your Children
Daycare is costly, and many working parents look for ways to cut costs and save money. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on daycare expenses …
Continue ReadingQuicken 2011 Review - New Features of The Personal Finance Software
The Quicken 2011 personal finance software package has undergone some subtle, but interesting, changes designed to simplify the chore of tracking your …
Continue ReadingHow is Credit Score Determined? Learn About FICO & More
You may know what number your credit score is but have you ever wondered how that number was determined? By understanding how the credit bureaus come …
Continue ReadingNo Money for Gifts? Have Christmas Anyway!
If you have no money for gifts, you may be dreading the Christmas season. The tough economic times have made it difficult for many people to have a …
Continue ReadingBond Basics: How to Read Bond Tables - Monthly Bond Yield Tables
With scores of investors who do want to build a firm, rock-solid foundation to their wealth, bonds have been an inevitable way to do so. Like they …
Continue Reading5 Fundamental Rules For a Sound Investment Plan
Everything in life must have a plan. Even not planning is a plan. Investing is all about making the best use of today to have a better tomorrow simply …
Continue ReadingManaging Money Between Needs and Wants: Evaluate Needs vs Wants for Your Budget
Learn the difference between needs vs. wants in managing your money and setting up a budget.
Continue ReadingThe Top 3 Inflation Proof Investments
Did you know that inflation happens to be biggest, scariest and most inevitable enemy your investments have to battle against to fetch you a decent …
Continue ReadingShould I Be Investing in Bonds versus Stocks? Find Out More about Investing in Bonds
Bonds aren’t Stocks. Bonds don’t require much money to invest in are are not much fun; more for the old man and woman… maybe. No …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Bond Markets and What They Mean To an Average Investor
Bond markets are a veritable backbone for any economy. Without this market, there would not be liquid cash available for companies to grow, the …
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