In some ways, publicly traded companies are not that much different from individuals. They must generate income and a positive cash flow in order to operate just like you and I need a cash flow to survive and pay our bills. Not unlike individuals, a company can also file for bankruptcy if its obligations become…
“My friend told me about this mining stock that will spike from $0.001 to $5 over the next 6 months.” WOW, this is a great investment right?…wrong. Almost everyday someone calls me to talk about some hot penny stock that they know is going to take off. They got this “tip” from some co-worker that…
High frequency trading has existed for several years, but recently the trading strategy has come under a lot of added scrutiny. Traders utilize computer algorithms and lightning fast data connections to receive data and place trades at intervals quicker than the average trader. When you and I place trades online, a confirmation is generated in…
Right now, there are hundreds of millions of dollars sitting in old, perhaps forgotten about, 401(k)s. While you could be managing your own money, your assets earn a laughable rate while fees eat away at your retirement funds. Why people leave assets in 401(k)s when they are eligible to move the funds is anybody’s guess,…
Many people have heard about the fiscal cliff and the devastating toll it will take on our economy if we in fact go over the edge. Because of tax adjustments, people will make about 4% less, business will lay thousands of people off, consumers will stop spending money, home short sales will cease to exist,…
The following article has been written by Stella Walker. She is a freelance finance and marketing blogger for creditscore.net. Stella’s main fields of interest are personal finance, online personal finance platforms, and the business of web marketing. Feel free to send her some comments! Consumer Confidence A recent consumer report continues the narrative of cautious optimism that’s…
The following post was written by guest poster Rick Decardo, who writes for Dailyforex.com. The foreign exchange markets are extremely attractive to a large number of people. Now that they have been opened up to the common public, there are a large number of individuals that are willing to try their hand at maximizing their profits…
The following article was submitted by guest poster Shay Quincy. If you already have a credit card, looking for a new bit of plastic might be the last thing on your mind – but it’s worth doing your research. Finding the right deal could save you money in the long run, so let’s take a…
To be a successful investor, you have to know what your stock positions are worth. I’m not referring to simple metrics like the current stock price or market capitalization. I’m talking about the actual value of a firm using concepts and fundamentals found in corporate finance. If this investment strategy sounds familiar to you, it’s…
The presidential election of 2012 has been described by many as one of the most important elections in the last 30 years. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, you should agree with that statement. I’ve shown many infographics depicting government spending and what kind of affect it will have on our future as well as the…