Most people agree that 2011 was a tough year for investors. Wild market swings, unpredictable economies and a gridlocked Congress all played havoc with investors’ nerves. In uncertain times like these, the temptation is to move your money from one investment to another, trying to limit your losses. That strategy may make an investor feel better, more in control, but won’t necessarily improve returns. Find out what the best strategy is for 2012 and how to make the most of your investments.
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Simplify Your Investment Strategy
January 17, 2012What to Do with Your Investments in a Roller Coaster Market
August 12, 2011Being invested in the market as of late is like being on a roller coaster ride, although for most investors, not quite as fun. Find out what to do with your investments – whether you have a 401(k), stocks, bonds or otherwise – in a volatile market. Certified Financial Planner, Gelasia Steed, offers some helpful guidance.
Everything You Want to Do with Your Money Is Wrong
May 27, 2011When managing money, people are often their own worst enemies. Some folks tend to overestimate their ability to manage money and underestimate the risks and complications involved. This means that millions of people are missing out on big opportunities to save, invest and spend more wisely. Here are some ideas for how you can manage your money smarter – often by “doing” less.
Money Lessons from Bankrupt Pro Athletes
April 29, 2011America loves sports and professional athletes are some of our biggest cultural heroes – earning millions of dollars and the adoration of millions of fans. However, despite their massive salaries, many pro athletes are vulnerable to going bankrupt. What are some of the lessons to be learned and mistakes to avoid?
5 Ways to Secure Your Financial Future
April 11, 2011Remember the American dream? That good ole philosophy that we could have whatever we want. Well, apparently we took that notion a little too seriously and now, over half of people over age 65 receive income of less than $18,337 a year, according to Retirement USA. Perhaps we should’ve spread out our wants a bit more. Immediate gratification can be great, but what happens when you’re left with nothing in the end? Start by following these five simple steps and you’ll be on your way to a much more secure financial future.
The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Money Slowly
March 24, 2011What can gardening teach us about our finances? Like the rest of our lives, gardening involves making choices. Most of us don’t have unlimited grounds and money to create our perfect garden. We have to choose between vegetables and flowers, between grass and gardens. But most gardeners understand that the process is the crux. Try something this spring, evaluate in the fall and during the winter create a plan to improve the garden next spring. Certified Financial Planner, Tammy Kraig, explains how our financial lives can benefit from the same attitude.
What Swordfishing Can Teach You about Risk and Return
November 16, 2010Do a little reading up on the relationship between investment risk and return and you’re likely to come across complex math models and detailed discussions about betas, coefficient of variation, negative correlation, standard deviation, capital asset pricing models, and on an on. Sound like a fun time to you? Me, neither. I learned all those models and terms in graduate business school (I had to, they made me), and while they’re definitely worth knowing, the basic concepts of risk and return are pretty simple.
Top Money Tips: Reasons to Be Debt-Free and Timeless Money Advice from Our Elders
November 5, 2010Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find the top five most interesting personal finance articles from around the Web this week. Today’s edition covers why it’s great to be debt-free, timeless money tips, ways to stretch your dollar when you’re unemployed, money games for kids and investing snafus.
