Posts Tagged ‘Investors’

Tips To Survive The Credit Crunch

Today's article is written by guest blogger Trisha Wagner. Does the economy have you feeling down?  It takes a boat load of positive attitude to look at the current credit crunch and not feel a bit of apprehension regarding your finances.  So if you find yourself worrying about what the next several months may have in store, you might find some relief by following these simple tips to help survive during a recession. Diversify- Take this tip from top investors.  Whenever the economy becomes unstable it is best to not have all your eggs in one basket.  Your portfolio… Read the whole article...

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

10 Comments 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 was carried out was not always efficient at all. It went a little something like this: Friend #1: Hey best friend,… Read the whole article...

Early Market Optimism, Dissecting the January Effect

Share This (epicharmus) What is the January Effect? With 2009 mercifully behind us, believers in a bounce-back 2010 are staking their hopes on the “January Effect.” The January Effect, for those new to the concept, refers to how securities prices tend to rise in January. The main characteristic of this phenomenon is a rush to buy securities before the end of the year for a lower price, speculating that the price will go up in January, and then selling for a profit. There is also a… Read the whole article...