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Compounding Can Add Fuel to Your Portfolio

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:58:08 EST

If you enter the terms "Albert Einstein" and "compounding" into an Internet search engine, you'll discover a wide variety of quotes attributed to the great inventor. Some results say Einstein called compounding the "greatest mathematical discovery of all time," while others say he called it the "most powerful force in the universe." Despite the many variations, Einstein's point is valid: compounding can add fuel to your portfolio's growth. The key is to allow enough time to let it go to work.

CFTC Consumer Information – Futures Markets Basics

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:30:24 EST

The Investment Policy Statement: A Portfolio's Road Map

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:32:04 EDT

In some cases, investors choose to authorize a money manager to make the actual investing decisions for their portfolio rather than simply make recommendations. In such cases, it can be valuable to have a mechanism for making sure in advance that investor and manager are on the same page.

Stock Market Metrics: Playing the Numbers

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:27:55 EDT

There are no infallible guides to stock market movements. However, that doesn't stop investors from using various measurements to try to divine the current and future direction of a stock's price or the equity markets as a whole. Here are some common methods (or metrics) for gauging the stock market.

Investing in a Low Interest Rate Environment

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:57:20 EST

Low interest rates create a dilemma. Do you accept a low return because you feel you must protect your principal? Or do you take on greater investment risk in order to try for a higher return? Here are some factors to consider in trying to balance those two concerns.

Seniors Are Often Targets of Scams

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:51:50 EST

Anyone can fall victim to a financial scam, but seniors tend to be particularly popular targets. Frequently, fraud perpetrated against seniors is not reported until long after the scam has occurred, usually because victims don't realize they have been scammed or know where to report the scam, or because victims are too embarrassed to admit that they have been taken. Nevertheless, it's important for seniors and their family members to be aware of the signs that may point to a fraudulent scheme, and know what steps can be taken to prevent becoming victims of a scam.

Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:52 EST

When markets are volatile, sticking to a long-term investing strategy can be a challenge. Though past performance is no guarantee of future results, it might help you keep the ups and downs in perspective to see how recent market action compares to previous market cycles.

Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:52 EST

Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:52 EST

Is a stop limit the same as a stop order?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:51 EST

Is a stop limit the same as a stop order?

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