Wondering if you can become a full-time investor? The short answer is yes, but it takes a lot of hard work and a solid starting point. It is especially hard in recent years as the typical rates for interests or dividends have dropped from 10%-8% to closer to 4%, according to About.com. Here are the […]
How to Start Your Own DRIP Portfolio
DRIP portfolio investing offers a low cost way for the small investor to buy into major listed stocks. Before looking at how to construct your own DRIP portfolio we need to have a clear understanding of what exactly a DRIP is and why you may want to make it a part of your investment strategy. […]
Live for Today, Save for Tomorrow
It’s easy to spend when times are good, but even people in the most privileged positions occasionally come upon hard times. What constitutes hard times will differ according to each individual, but there’s no reason that anyone in good health should have to struggle to make ends meet. All it takes is a bit of […]
Investing In the Best Stocks
If you are going to invest in stocks, you want to purchase the best. Taking risks on lower-quality stocks is best left to professional investors. The average investor needs to choose relatively safe stocks to protect his or her investment. Before you begin investing, you need to be certain that you are ready to do […]