When handled mindfully, personal finances are not terribly difficult to manage. However, there are situations in which it can be wise to hire a good financial planner. Whether it's being recently married, starting a new business or planning a big investment, a financial planner can help you reach your financial goals faster while avoiding pitfalls. When it comes to how to find a good financial planner, there are some … [Read more...]

If you are just getting started investing, you have a big decision to make. "Should I go it alone, or should I just hire an investment manager to do it for me?" It may cost you a little bit to have a professional on your side. Still, it may be worth the cost if you are able to find a good investment manager. In this post, we are going to take a look at seven reasons why you should hire an investment manager. What … [Read more...]

If you are reading this article because you are seriously considering the purchase of your first property investment, you have come to the right place. Essentially, there are two types of physical property investment that all property investors should know about: the so-called "flip" and rental real estate investing. In this article, we are going to provide you with a series of tips for how you can improve your chances … [Read more...]

It seems more people are venturing into Forex trading. Forex trading can be overwhelming especially to newbies. Therefore, for those with interest but zero knowledge and experience in Forex trading, it is imperative to do your due diligence. Making informed decisions regarding Forex trading includes choosing the best platform. XTrade it is said to be among the most reliable ones. Check out reviews and testimonials … [Read more...]

A group retirement annuity is a financial asset used by employers. Its main benefit is to provide for the retirement years of a company's employees. A defined-benefit plan is more commonly known as a pension plan. It was a very popular retirement-plan model leading up to the early 2000s. Since then, many employers began to default on their pension liabilities. Still, group retirement annuities, as a type of pension … [Read more...]

The popularity of robo-advisors such as Asset Builder has increased as a new generation of Internet-savvy investors infiltrate the market. Robo-advisors provide a medium between do-it-yourself and traditional investment plans. Through algorithm-based software programs, computers can now allocate your assets with minimal human interaction. Asset Builder offers the simplistic services of an internet-based investment … [Read more...]

Individuals often purchase short term investments because they know that they will need their money back in a short while for a large purchase (i.e. like a car or a home), but they don't want their money to sit around and gain nothing in the meantime. In this article, we are going to look at how a person can successfully handle short term investments in order to achieve their goals. This article does not discuss … [Read more...]

An investor's goal should be to seek investments that will diversify his or her portfolio. Diversification is a means of lessening risk by "putting your eggs in multiple baskets" so to speak. In this article, we are going to look at what it means to purchase diversified investments. Then, we are going to provide you with a few tips for how you can best put diversified investments into practice with your … [Read more...]

Investment ambitions can be as uncomplicated as a few certificates of deposits, or as diverse as an abundant array of interests that make up a large portfolio. You can start as simple as a FDIC insured savings bond, evolving into mutual funds, ultimately building a massive stock portfolio. Because of these many choices you have to make, we want to help you in this Future Advisor Review. No matter how varied your … [Read more...]