Investing
While bonds are generally considered a relatively safe investment and can provide income for investors, there are still a few mistakes investors should avoid making when it comes to investing in bonds. Understanding these mistakes can be crucial to avoiding them. 4 mistakes to avoid when buying bonds Many investors…
These high-energy young entrepreneurs are innovating new methods to unlock a cleaner, greener future. By Hank Tucker, Chris Helman and Igor Bosilkovski Solar energy capacity has grown exponentially in the last decade as one of the leading catalysts of the green revolution away from fossil fuels, but a drawback of…
Dennis Diatel Photography/Getty Images Searching for the next big thing in the cryptocurrency world? Be careful — tons of scammers would love to take your money, while others are creating cartoonish websites to sell memecoins, where the only return may be a good laugh. If you’re on the hunt for a…
Option trading can deliver tremendous profits, but the flip side of those gains is the potential for tremendous losses, since option trading is a zero-sum game. Those who are just getting started with options need to be particularly careful, because option strategies can be complex. Options offer what often looks like…
Traders typically think of options as a way to quickly multiply their money, and sure, they can do that. But options can also be used to generate income, and they can offer lower-risk ways to provide cash flow in almost any kind of market — whether it’s trending up, down…
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images If you’re trying to keep up with the Joneses, you need to know how much this proverbially well-off American family has at its disposal. And that means knowing what the average American household earns annually as well as how much wealth it holds. As you go higher…
The average American says they need an annual income of $520,000 to feel rich, according to Bankrate’s latest Financial Freedom Survey. While earning a lot of money may make you feel rich, there’s no amount that you can’t outspend. So, if you’re not transforming your high earnings into actual wealth, then…
Music memorabilia has always been popular with collectors, and there have been several items with truly extraordinary price tags. According to Guitar World, a 1954 Fender Stratocaster owned by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd sold for $1.8 million at a 2019 Christie’s auction, while one owned by Jerry Garcia of…
Before you invest your money, you’re likely wondering how much you’re going to earn. This is known as the rate of return or return on investment. The rate of return is expressed as a percentage of the total amount you invested. If you invest $1,000 and get back your original…
Making the decision to start investing is one of the best decisions you can make. Investing is an important step toward building wealth and achieving your financial goals. However, successful investing can be difficult and there are some key mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Here are the top seven investment…
