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How to Invest Now With Little Money to Start

How to Invest Now With Little Money to Start

No more debts? Want to start investing but don’t know where? Here are my suggestions for anyone just looking for a smart, sensible way to get started in investing now.

Investing in Economic Recovery

Investing in Economic Recovery

The word is that the recession is over. And with bulls enthusiastically making a run at Dow 10,000, there are thoughts of economic recovery. While it is important to consider that volatility is still a part of the equation, and understanding that this economic recovery is supposed to be a rather gradual one, it is [...]

Ideas On Cyclical Investing: What to Do When Markets Are Up, What To Do When They’re Down

Ideas On Cyclical Investing: What to Do When Markets Are Up, What To Do When They're Down

In this article, I share some thoughts on what I think you should try to take advantage of when markets are up vs. down. It may sound like market timing, but that’s not exactly what I’m referring to. Certain financial moves are more wisely made in “up” markets and vice versa.

Investing Basics: Asset Allocation using 10-5-3 Rule

Investing Basics: Asset Allocation using 10-5-3 Rule

In the ongoing series on Investing Basics, we look at Asset Allocation. The 10-5-3 investing rule uses the long term estimated returns of various asset classes to help determine one’s asset allocation. We investigate how this strategy works and what are the potential pitfalls of using this strategy.

Is it Time to Buy Stocks?

Is it Time to Buy Stocks?

Markets today are unsettled and irrational and by some measures, cheap. Is now a good time to start buying stocks again?