Money-Tips - Articles - Investing

What is My Investor Profile?

no@spam.com (Jaskarn Pawar) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:09:35 EST

Someone's investor profile can incorporate many different aspects of their lifestyle. These can include a person's personality, family, finances, future goals, past experiences and knowledge of investing. An investor profile can be defined as a general attitude towards investing.

Managing Your Investment Portfolio During a Recession

no@spam.com (Pauline Go) — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:56:43 EST

For a layman the terminology 'Recession' signifies business dropping for six consecutive months. However, the exact definition of the term would be that a recession marks a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in the Gross Domestic Product or GDP for two successive quarters. During times of recession, one notices a significant change in the lifestyle of people.

Averaging Down - Good Idea Or Foolish Risk?

no@spam.com (Pauline Go) — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:51:37 EST

The term 'averaging down' (or dollar cost averaging) defines a strategy that involves investing additional amounts in a financial instrument or asset, if it declines significantly in price after the original investment is made.

The ‘How to’ guide for First Home Buyers

no@spam.com (Robert Projeski) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:52:55 EST

With interest rates being the lowest since 2003, more cuts in sight and the first home buyer’s grant still doubling to $14 000, it is the prime opportunity for ‘first-timers’ to take the big step into home-ownership.

10 points to consider before negotiating to buy a property

no@spam.com (Robert Projeski) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:51:10 EST

Robert Projeski, managing director of Australian Mortgage Options offers a few pointers to consider before making an offer of purchase for a property.

When Conventional Advice on Money Won't Do

no@spam.com (Tracy Piercy) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:56:39 EST

There's nothing like a financial crisis to bring out the "talking heads" in the media. As markets toss wildly up and down, people are looking for information and answers, so financial stories have jumped out of the business sections and onto the top of the news. But, too many experts by far are skirting the real issues and giving us only the "pat answers" that don't satisfy the real personal concerns of people like you and me.

So What is "Ethical Investing" About?

no@spam.com (Liza Mathers) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:48:17 EST

How do you feel about investing in tobacco, pornography or animal testing? Do you want your hard-earned cash to fund repressive regimes, support exploitation of labour in developing countries or contribute to environmental destruction?

3 Simple Principles Of Financial Decision Making

no@spam.com (Tracy Piercy) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:53:54 EST

Do decisions about where to spend or invest your money make you paralyzed? Take fear and stress out of the decision-making process by increasing your knowledge in three key areas.

Got Gold Fever? Interesting Fact About Gold

no@spam.com (Marlene Affeld) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:58 EST

Do you have broken or discarded gold jewelry you not longer wear? Now may be the time to cash in on the current gold rush. With the price of gold exceeding the $1000 an ounce benchmark, an errant earring or broken gold chain could add up to a significant sum.

Managing Your Investments Successfully

no@spam.com (Dale Gillham) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:39:40 EST

Investment success will depend on how you manage your investments. So lets investigate one of the specific criteria your investments should satisfy to ensure you are successful.