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5 Low-Risk Investments That Offer High Returns

{ Posted on Feb 07 2012 by Mark Cussen }
Conservative investors have been frustrated in recent years because low interest rates have left guaranteed instruments yielding virtually nothing. And while rates will undoubtedly rise again at some point, guaranteed instruments will never outpace inflation. This creates a dilemma for ...Read More »

Financial Planning Dubai Instructs Entrepreneurs To Become Cash Bright

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Ivan S }
Dubai is definitely an financial giant. It’s an urban area that instantly promises people of a more impressive pace of economic success. It’s a beneficial area that small-scale and enormous corporations head to grow their organizations in. Opposition can be ...Read More »

Financial Planning Guide for Musicians & Performing Artists

{ Posted on Feb 02 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
In addition to having been a professional or semi-professional musician throughout my entire adult life, I’ve also served as a life insurance advisor and retirement planner for other musicians. Unfortunately, I have found that most musicians are not very savvy ...Read More »

What Is an ETF – Exchange Traded Funds Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
If you’re a buy and hold, long-term investor looking to build a portfolio, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth a look. They have a number of advantages over mutual funds, and you can buy ETFs that focus on nearly any market you can ...Read More »

What Is a Mutual Fund – Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 20 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Many investors want to diversify their holdings in order to limit their exposure to risk. However, most individual investors cannot afford the fees and commissions necessary to take large positions in a number of individual securities. Fortunately, they can take ...Read More »

What Is Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock – Definition, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Mark Cussen }
Preferred stock is one of the two types of stock issued by corporations seeking to bring in capital. As with common stocks or bonds, the money that is received from the sale of these shares goes into the company coffers ...Read More »

How to Invest in Oil Wells & Gas – Investment Opportunities

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
Oil makes the world go round, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon. Petroleum remains in high demand, as it is an efficient way to generate both BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measure of energy) and kilowatt hours. ...Read More »

How to Invest in Oil Wells & Gas – Investment Opportunities

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
Oil makes the world go round, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon. Petroleum remains in high demand, as it is an efficient way to generate both BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measure of energy) and kilowatt hours. ...Read More »

What Are Floating Rate Funds – Pros & Cons and Examples

{ Posted on Jan 18 2012 by Mark Cussen }
Many types of mutual funds are primarily designed to pay income to investors in various forms. Some income funds invest in bonds, while others derive income from mortgages or stocks that pay dividends, such as utility and preferred offerings. Another ...Read More »

Property Investment Companies Assist A Lot Of Property Investors

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Vivian Brock }
Property investment companies have been completely cooperating with many of the most professional and established property specialists in the market. They’ve been involved in assisting with the sale of numerous properties in any condition for clients all through-out the UK. ...Read More »