Don't Wait for the Leftovers

I recently went to the Monroe County Judicial tax sale in Pennsylvania. I didn't actually go to the sale. I came in after the sale to see what was left over. When the sale is over the county gives everyone an hour or so to go to the bank and get the funds to pay for the properties that they bid on. All payment has to be in certified funds or money order, no cash and no personal checks are accepted.

A Lesson in Investing Learned (REV)

So about 10 weeks ago or so I registered to Play along with CNBC's Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge just to see how things would go with a company that I had been watching rather closely.

Purposeful Investing

It would be hard to develop a strategy to pay off your debt if you had no idea how much debt you had. It’s just as difficult to develop an appropriate investing strategy if you don’t have a reason for investing. Without a purpose, it’s impossible to make decisions about the type of investments you should invest in, and without a goal- how do you measure your level of success?

Understanding Yourself When Trading Forex

Knowing yourself helps to improve your chances of making money in the Forex Market. Knowing your own ability to control your fear or greed will help pave your way to successfully investing in the forex market

Annuity Investments 101

A dependable and predictable investment tool for people wanting to provide for things like their retirement, or the children's college is annuity investments. Annuity investments are a means of accumulating tax-deferred income for the future.

Rules For Market Timing Success

Money does not accumulate in your account without some work on your part. In fact, market timing means pitting your emotional skills against those of the tens of thousands of other traders.

Benjamin Graham's Concept - The Active & Passive Investor

Benjamin Graham is often referred to as 'the father of value investing', and wrote the book The Intelligent Investor, in 1949. Its basic principles are still in use today. Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham's protege, is often called the world's most successful investor, and abides by the ideals laid out in Graham's works.

Trading Emini Futures: Designing A Simple Emini Trading System

We discuss how to design simple trading systems for emini futures. Eminis are very popular day trading instruments.

Life Insurance 101

Life insurance, while not taboo, is far from most people's favourite topic of conversation. Aside from the obvious and inevitable, there are a few common reasons why people delay. Life insurance is perceived as tough subjects to comprehend as there are many variables to deal with. Here we aim to clarify some basics.

Successful Stock Trader Requires Stellar Timing, Experience To Succeed

Becoming a successful stock trader requires patience, timing, and money. Anyone with the funds to open a brokerage account can try their luck in the markets. As in gambling, there is plenty of fast action with ample opportunity for quick profits and losses. But without trading discipline or experience in trading the markets, trading oftentimes becomes a painful and brief ordeal. Here's a few tips on how to survive as stock trader because in today's financial markets survival means success.

The History of Futures

The principles of the American futures market have their origins in the 19th Century but they continue to go strong even in the 21st Century

Understanding the Accelerated Depreciation of Assets

A depreciation schedule is a valuable tool in reducing your tax liability or increasing the cash flow of your property.

How To Start A Real Estate Investment Club

Investing in real estate can potentially generate a lucrative income if done correctly. However, it can be daunting for someone who knows little about real estate investment or has little capital to invest. Just as there are investment clubs for stocks there are also investment clubs for those who want to invest in real estate.

Roth IRA Limits - Making The Most of Your Money

IRAs are a great way to plan for your future. Make sure that you know which of the five basic types of IRAs is best for you.