Today, of course, since the economy has been such a big deal, and since yesterday’s election can be seen as a mandate for Barack Obama and the Democrats, it’ all about how an Obama presidency is likely to affect the economy and your personal finances. Indeed, there are already calls for another stimulus package of […]
With all the craziness in the stock market (bailouts and rate cuts just aren’t doing the job), I thought I’d toss up this poll:
As the economy tanks, what are you doing?
Nothing. Overall, things head back up. I’m sitting tight.
Taking a measured approach. Looking at my portfolio. Keeping the solid investments. Considering cash.
Sitting back. I pulled […]
The Dow ended waaaay down on the day today, shedding as many as 777 points at one point. The House voted down the bailout package, and investors showed their displeasure, sending the stock market tumbling. Another day like this, and the market will be below 10,000 points. The Street reports on the reasoning behind today’s […]
Jean, over at Small Business Boomers and of The Thriving Writer fame, submitted this question for Ask the Piggy Bank:
I’m looking at buying an annuity and I’m wondering what the difference is between a variable annuity and a fixed one.
This is an excellent question. Annuities are used as retirement income. Basically, they are savings […]
If you are an investor that goes in for the long-term, and may not be especially keen on the short-term trading, the WOW factor may not be what you are looking for.
In investing terms, stocks with the WOW factor may be seen as “growth stocks.” These are stocks that offer returns that might make you […]
With the stock market as it is, investing may seem like a risky proposition. And this is especially true for the real estate sector, and related sectors. However, if you have the risk tolerance for it, and if you choose carefully, you might find some winners in bargain-priced real estate investment trusts.
What are real estate […]
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