How recent grads can learn the investment ropes

How recent grads can learn the investment ropes By Walter Updegrave From CNN Money (Money Magazine) – Question: I’m a recent college graduate who has a decent job that pays the bills. I also have around $10,000 in a savings account and contribute $100 a month to my 401(k). How should I begin to invest my [...]

Video: Are Stocks the Best Retirement Bet?

Fortune Magazine video discusses the benefits and risks of relying on stocks as part of a long-term retirement plan.

Record low mortgage rates, but are they beneficial?

By Colin Barr From Fortune Magazine Online Mortgage rates hit a record low this week, but few people will be taking advantage. Freddie Mac said Thursday the going rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 4.69%, its lowest level since the company started keeping track 38 years ago. The news comes as investors [...]

Stock Market Investment: An Overview

Stock Market Investment: an overview by Mohamed Hossam From SelfGrowth.com Stock market investment is one of the best ways to protect your hard earned money. During recession most of the companies struggled to keep their heads above water and the majority of the regular citizens started to protect their savings from irreparable loss. Most of the [...]

Investors Still Stash $ for Retirement

Investors Still Stash $ for Retirement By Joanne Kuster Even the stock market’s wild gyrations in 2008 didn’t deter investors from funding retirement accounts. According to a report on trends from Principal Financial Group Inc., 19.2% of investors participating in retirement programs increased 2008 contributions while 16.5% stopped or decreased contributions. The report looked at about [...]