5 Essential Investment Tasks To Complete This Month

Investing works best if you set it and forget it.  However, at least once a year every investor should set aside some time to review their investment activities from the previous year.  February is a great time to do this investment review because if you wait too long you’ll find yourself in the thick of tax season.

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Beginner’s Tips for Smart Investing

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Investing is an endeavor that can be both challenging and complicated. If you are new to investing, then you may end up paying the price if you do not know where to turn for the most reliable investing tips and investing advice out there. Fortunately for you and other beginners when it comes to the world of smart investing, there ...

An Introduction to Mutual Fund Fees

A mutual fund represents money contributed by multiple investors.  That money is managed by an individual, or more likely, a whole slew of individuals.  Not surprisingly, those folks who help manage and oversee your money do not do it on a volunteer basis.  They get paid.  Do you want to guess who pays them?  You do – through your fees ...

Is Going Into Debt Ever Worth It?

Debt has become such a dirty word these days, and in many cases, there is good reason for that. Americans are saddled with unheard of amounts of debt and the problem is not just going to go away. In some cases, debt is absolutely necessary, while in others, it is beneficial. The key is knowing which kinds of debt to ...

The Family CFO By Mary Allvine and Christine Larson

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Whether you are just starting out as a family, or the kids are already in school, there is a lot to be learned about managing the finances of a family. There are so many troublespots that families face, and few places to go for advice. We were very excited to come across a book that dealt with family finances ...

Sharebuilder – $50 Bonus, IRAs Get Free Trades During 2010

Sharebuilder has a new promotion offering free window trades for all of 2010 if you open an IRA with them before April 15th (1,500 max). These usually cost $4 each, $12/month for 6, or $20/month for 20. Thanks to reader Ron for the tip.

Open an IRA before 4/15/10 to receive 1,500 Automatic Investment Plan credits. The trade ...

Lending Club Review – Peer to Peer Lending, a Solid Investment and Borrowing Alternative

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After the stock market crashed at the end of 2008, many people, including younger generations became very skeptical of the stock market and what it had to offer as a legitimate place to park your money. Peer-to-peer lending is a concept that has been around for a very long time, but the method as to how it ...

Top 10 Financial Blogs To Follow In 2010 By Category

Today, I’d like to share with everyone blogs that I read and think you should check out.  For each blog, I will provide details on what is great about it so that you can understand better which blogs might be best for you.  I hope that the following blog recommendations will help you find additional helpful resources on the web.  ...

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