CD Ladder Strategy: How to Stack Certificates of Deposit for Maximum Returns
A $10,000 five-year CD ladder can generate $2,200 in interest versus $500 in savings. See how staggered maturity dates unlock better rates and annual access to your money.
Choosing Among Investment Alternatives
Review your portfolio on a quarterly or semi-annual basis and reconsider your investment alternatives then.
Stock Market, Stock Exchanges and Over-the-Counter Basics
The stock market consists of a network of multiple entities known as stock exchanges.
Bond Ratings, Risks and Pricing
Investors should familiarize themselves with the bond ratings system, which determines the credit risk of the bond issuer.
Bond Investing – How to Choose a Bond Broker
If you decide that you want to own an individual bond, you will have to choose a bond broker.
Companies Are Ignorant About 401(k) Plans
Many employers are completely unaware how much companies and their employees pay for the operation of their 401(k) plans.
Investing in Bonds – Understanding Basic Information About the Issuer, Par Value, Interest Rate, and Maturity Date
The issuer, par value, interest rate and maturity date are the most basic pieces of information to know to start investing in bonds.
Bond Basics – Understanding Mortgage-Backed Securities, Zero Coupon, High Yield Money Market, and Callable Bonds
Investors must pay taxes on mortgage-backed securities.
Understanding Treasury Bonds, Municipal Bonds and Corporate Bonds
Three of the most common bond types include Treasury bonds, municipal bonds and corporate bonds.
Two Places NOT To Put Your Savings – Investments in Life Insurance and Precious Metals
Investments in life insurance and precious metals like gold and silver are subject to market risk and liquidity risk.
Rethinking the Bond Market as an Investment Alternative to the Stock Market
When the stock market takes a downturn into bear market territory, investors seek safety and predictable income of bond market investments.
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