Walk With Money » Stocks http://www.walkwithmoney.com Take A Walk On The Wealthy Side Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:32:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Deflation? Hyperinflation? What Do I Do? http://www.walkwithmoney.com/deflation-hyperinflation-what-do-i-do/ http://www.walkwithmoney.com/deflation-hyperinflation-what-do-i-do/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:20:25 +0000 Robert Wilkinson http://www.walkwithmoney.com/deflation-hyperinflation-what-do-i-do/ Read the whole article...]]> I completely adore tuning into talk radio stations. It’s hucksterism at its most entertaining – the promoting of fear is palpable and the line in between content and commerical is so blurry I can’t tell if the host is on an economic rant or attempting to sell me on a gold broker.

Regardless of whether you think this kind of talk display hosts are the scourge of the earth or a vital supply of talking reality to energy (I’m not in both camp, really), there is one reality that you can get away from all of it: no one knows for sure what’s heading to occur subsequent in terms of the economic system.

One can make a reasoned, rational situation that we’re on the verge of a golden age because of emerging technological advances and the opening of new markets. One can make a reasoned, rational situation that we’re on the verge of economic collapse that will arrive in the type of a deflationary spiral (decrease prices lead to decrease production which leads to fewer jobs which leads to decrease prices…). One can make a reasoned, rational situation that we’re on the verge of economic collapse that will arrive in the type of hyperinflation (prices escalating, the dollar dropping compared to other world currencies, etc.).

We just don’t know.

If you think a boom time is coming, it probably makes sense to invest in stocks, particularly in technology and in emerging markets. Invest in issues that will grow like crazy when issues start to get off.

If you think deflation is coming, it probably makes sense to start hoarding money, because every dollar will improve in value. Purchase CDs and maintain your cash in the highest-yield savings accounts you can find.

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28315 time Running Out of Time? How to Catch Up Financially Before it is Too LateWhether you are pushing thirty and trying to get your first home or your retirement is staring you in the face, there are times when you may feel as though you’ve run out of time financially. We don’t always make the best decisions when it comes to saving money and before long, we end up wondering where it all went wrong. If you’re trying to figure out how to catch up financially here are a few tips to get you started on the right track.

1. Fixing your credit.

First and foremost, your credit should be your main focus. This will make a big difference in whether or not you are able to get any kind of loan and it is always good to have as high of a score as possible. If you are below 600, there are plenty of things that you can do to improve that score. You’ll need to start by paying off any delinquent accounts. Then, open up a secured credit card or get a small loan and make regular payments. In six months, your score can jump as much as 80 points or more.

2. Putting money aside.

If you’re already in a financial bind, putting money away can seem impossible, but it’s not. There are a few ways that you can start saving money right now, even if it is only a little bit. Place it in a high interest bearing savings account to get the most out of your money and add to it as much as possible. Some nest egg is better than no egg at all, and every little bit does help.

3. Consider debt leverage.

In this situation, when you need to start getting more money in to secure your future, debt leverage may be the best choice. If you are not familiar with how this process works, you basically take out a loan and invest that money. Whether it is into stocks or even real estate property, the idea is to have it start earning money for you. This is a good kind of debt and one that can mean a big difference when it comes to retirement. If you don’t have a savings account, you’ll need to have an alternative source of income coming in that will last through your older years.

4. Realize that it is never too late.

Many people make the mistake of thinking that there isn’t any point in turning things around. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how bad your situation may be. There is a way out and you can turn your financial life around. Never give up, find new ways to make more money and hang in there. By sticking it out, you will be able to start securing your financial future, one dollar at a time. It’s not the quickest way, but it will work, provided that you dedicate yourself to wise spending and investing.

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    1ef2f thumbs Investing Rules of ThumbOne of the biggest rules of thumb that you can keep in mind when it comes to investing is to look at three different variables in everything that you do. These three variables are liquidity, risk and returns.

    • Liquidity is how fast or how easily you can convert an investment that you make back into cash.
    • Returns is what you are capable of reaping in comparison to what has been sown.
    • Risk is how much of a gamble it is for you to make a certain investment.

    Usually if one of these variables is more, then at least one of the other two is going to be less. For example, stocks tend to be a high risk investment, a high return investment and also a high liquidity investment. On the other hand, when you put money into a savings account, you are looking at an investment that is low in risk, low in return and high in liquidity.

    When you put money into a fixed deposit, what you have on your hands is an investment that is low in risk, medium in liquidity and medium in terms of return as well. When you put money into a real estate investment, then your investment tends to be low in risk, low in liquidity but high in return. When you invest in gold, what you have is an investment that is low in risk, but that is high in liquidity as well as high in return.

    When you lend your money to your friend, what you are dealing with is an investment with a low rate of return, a low level of liquidity and a high level of risk. Keeping your cash stowed away in a safe, a shoebox or your piggy bank is going to be a high risk investment with an infinite level of liquidity and a non-existent level of returns.

    These are purely technical risks that are being spoken of above. There are also practical risks that you are going to need to put consideration into. For example, keeping gold in your house is a risky proposition even though it generally wouldn't be as risky to invest in gold. Investing in land could be highly risky if it should happen to turn out that you purchased land from someone that does not actually own that land. So there are numerous risks that you are going to need to consider, not just the risks associated with the type of investment. You need to be practical when it comes to investing, as well as willing to consider the three variables that change the most when it comes to investments. Keep these things in mind any time you are seriously considering an investment of any type, and you will be much more practical in general when it comes to placing investments that will benefit you in the long run.

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