Spotting Cold-Call Investment Scams Author: Debra Speyer
Cold calling is still a popular way for securities sellers to attract investors despite advances in communications technology and the implementation of the Do Not Call Registry. That’s why the Securities and Exchange Commission advises investors to be wary of over-the-phone investment scams. Signs that an investment opportunity may be fraudulent include high-pressure sales tactics, a pitch involving “breakthrough technologies,” refusals to send written information and calls from unauthorized or unsupervised salespersons.
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Commodities Investment: A Decade of Hits Author: Frank Holmes
A quick look at the 14 commodities in the market over the last 10 years shows that investing in any of them over that 10-year period would have been a good bet, and now analysts are speculating on the next 10 years of commodities performance. Of particular interest are stand-out performers is gold at a 19% annualized return, and whether the commodity will continue to see gains. Many investors believe that gold will not be able to sustain its continual rise, while others believe persistent global debt concerns will help keep it in the position of a safe haven investment. As for the other commodities, the general consensus is that the continued urbanization of large population sectors like China will stoke significant future demand.
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Michigan 529 Plans, Coverdells And Other College Savings Vehicles Author: Karen L. Kayes
College tuition costs are rising and prospective students as well as people with children are being forced to consider the children’s college funding earlier. The federal government provides several different ways to save money for future college costs. Just a few options for saving include “529 Plans” or federal education savings programs, a Coverdell Education Savings Account, U.S. savings bonds (income restrictions apply) and UTMA/UGMA accounts. These plans can either help savings grow or offset tax costs to increase savings value. For more on this continue reading the following article from JDSupra.
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Understanding Currency Markets, Investing Author: TheLFB-forex.com
Currency markets are fast becoming an attractive avenue for investors to make gains by betting on currency value fluctuations in a market that is open nearly 24 hours a day. The main thing that keeps many out of the market is a lack of understanding the mechanics of currency trading, particularly the use of futures and options. Options are bought and sold as rights to make purchases or sales of a thing in the future that allow investors to mitigate the risk found on in cash markets. Understanding these concepts can open up a new avenue of trading that can offer opportunities for profit not found in the traditional market.
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These "Collectables" Should Not Be Considered Part Of Your Investment Portfolio Author: Jason Notte
Some things that people consider "collectables" have turned out to be great investments over the years. Certain coins, art and even wine, have actually outperformed the stock market over the past 10-20 years, but all collectables were not created equal. For every collectable turned great investment, there are ones that have lost nearly all their value. Below is a list of 9 such collectables, that should never be considered part of your investment portfolio. For more, continue reading the following article from TheStreet.
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New Thinking in Commodities Investment Author: Peter Krauth
Billionaire commodities investor Eric Sprott is in the process of creating a bank of sorts that could eventually offer gold- and silver-backed checking, and part of the process involves encouraging miners to reinvest earnings in their metals instead of in cash. Sprott believes the move would bolster stock in the company, which could then result in higher dividends for mining investors. Analyst Peter Krauth believes taking this concept to the next step, by paying dividends in kind, could push stock prices even higher and create a scarcity in the metals that could trigger huge price gains. The goal in both strategies is borne of a desire to break away from the fiat currency system, and Krauth feels the idea could become a reality.
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Oil Set to Spike in 2012, Say Analysts Author: Jason Simpkins
Large investment firms like Goldman Sachs and Barclays Capital are gearing up to buy big in oil in 2012 as analysts predict prices rising to as much as $150 a barrel by summer. Experts cite political unrest in large oil-producing areas and subsequent restricted supply coupled with a steady increase in global demand as drivers for the spike, noting that this same combination of factors led to a 30% jump in prices since October of this year. The International Energy Agency forecasts a 14% increase in demand in the next 20 years and weakening of the supply side of the market that will create tension and price spikes.
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Investment In Wine: Should It Really Be Considered An Investment? Author: Cali Zimmerman
An investment in wine has proven to be a quality investment for your portfolio over the years.
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A Simpler, and More Efficient, Way To Implement The Infinite Banking Concept Author: David C. Lewis, RFC
Using a 10-pay policy offers a more efficient and simpler way to implement the Infinite Banking Concept.
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New Eurozone Plan Offers Little Hope Author: David Zeiler
The latest plan to save the Eurozone from its debt woes found wide acceptance among members, but critics believe there is little chance it will be enough to change the course of the crisis. Twenty-six of 27 European Union (EU) agreed to maintain budget deficits of 0.5% in “good” economic times and 3% in “bad” times and submit their budgets to a new centralized fiscal authority, and while global markets reacted with enthusiasm analysts do not believe the measure will make a difference. Moreover, some question whether the formation of such a fiscal entity may be illegal, as it would govern the finances of sovereign nations. Meanwhile, propose bailout funds have been reduced, increasing stress about the fate of the Eurozone.
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