Index Funds - Are they right for you? Index Funds - Are they right for you? by Gabriel Nijmeh Indexing is an investment approach that seeks to match the investment returns of a stock or bond index. An investment manager tries to duplicate the target index by holding all the securities in the index. This is what is called a passive management approach which emphasizes … [Read more...]
Cost Cutting Tips to maintain budget
7 Cost Cutting Tips Today's market is rough, so all of us are looking for ways to cut costs. Here are just a few that you can try for yourself: 1. Shared plans with cell phones. If you have a cell phone that offers shared plans (two or more phones sharing the same minutes for a small extra fee) and have a family member that you can trust, ask them if they would like to split … [Read more...]
How to Find Value in No Load Mutual Fund Investing
What are you thinking when it comes to your no load mutual fund selections? Are you saving pennies and sacrificing dollars? Are you spending your time looking at expense ratios, analyzing Morningstar ratings and searching for funds with low fees and no 12b1 charges? If you are like most people, you know these things in and out. You've spent hours evaluating them, and your … [Read more...]
How to find Best Mortgage Deal?
Best Mortgage Deal The best mortgage deals are those which include low interest rates, a low down payment and a simplified application process all from a reputable lender with quality customer service. Many lenders claim to offer the lowest home loans around, but beware of such lofty claims if they are not willing to provide referrals or documentation to back it up. It is a … [Read more...]
Stop Losing Money and Stick With a Long Term Strategy
Successful Investing - Stop Losing Money and Stick With a Long Term Strategy With These 5 Tips Why do some people always make money while others lose? What do you need to do to make your portfolio successful over time? It helps if you have self-efficacy or the unshakable belief in knowing that you have what it takes to succeed whether or not you have the right skills. Stanford … [Read more...]