Posts Tagged With ‘ investing ’

Why should you care about emerging markets? What are they anyway? Meet the expert, Kevin T. Carter. In this episode, he makes the case for why you should seriously look into placing a chunk of your portfolio into these untapped wells of opportunity. Specifically, he points to India as an especially promising arena for investors who are keen to do more with their money than just going the conventional routes. He also talks about the risks of investing in emerging markets and what you can do about them. You might get convinced to take a closer look at one of these markets when you’re done with... Continue Reading

Many people use some extra cash, whether it be paying off debt, looking for other investments, or simpling saving it. If you had $10,000 right now, how would you use it? On an online forum, many posters commented with opinions on how they would use $10,000 right now. 1. Student Loans Image Credit: Shutterstock. Student loans may be the bane of our existence as schools get more expensive, and these loans hang over our heads as we look for jobs and try to start our financial future on the right foot. An extra $10,000 can knock these loans out and start life with no debt.  2. ETFs Credit: Shutterstock An... Continue Reading

Vanguard has been revolutionary in the creation of low-cost funds for investors. They were the first to create the index fund and then started to develop low-cost ETFs to compete with companies like Blackrock, which owns iShares ETFs.  As you can see, you can choose from many different Vanguard ETFs. These three Vanguard ETFs are some of the highest-performing ETFs, and with a good amount to them, you can take advantage of the high performance to reach millionaire status.  VTI: Vanguard Total Market Index Fund ETF Credit: Depositphotos VTI is the first Vanguard ETF ever created with its popular... Continue Reading

Beginning to invest is hard enough. You need to know where to start, what to invest in, and how much to put in. As a beginner, investing is a scary thought. What happens if you lose money?  It is a reasonable thought to want to have questions, concerns, and uneasiness as you put your money into a vehicle that is foreign to you. These are all questions people think of as they are starting to invest. Investing apps have made investing better for the beginner, and they continue to improve so more people can do investing.  In this 21st century, investing has changed for the better. Investing is now... Continue Reading

Market downturns come and go, but being ready with your portfolio is essential. Most people do not have the time or want to study individual stocks that can create a portfolio, so they go with a more straightforward route, the ETF. An Exchange Traded Fund, ETF, combines different stocks that can be sold on the market.  These 7 safe ETFs can help shield your portfolio in a market downturn.  1. SPY: SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF SPY is the first ETF created. It came onto the market in 1999 and is now the largest ETF you can invest with. One thing that makes it so great is that it tracks the S&P... Continue Reading

  Companies Paying Dividends Unleashing The Potential Of Dividends By, Jeremy Reif, CRPS Investors can often get caught up in the news or social media world, hoping for quick returns and to double their money overnight.  The stark reality is that investing is not for the weak at heart.  Sometimes it is best to play the long game. This is usually done by seeking avenues to maximize their returns and minimize risk. One strategy that has stood the test of time is investing, which Warren Buffett has made famous in dividend-paying stocks. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of... Continue Reading

Aaron Shelley, an engineer with an MBA, shares his unique insights on how to create wealth and happiness through the application of business principles to family dynamics. Photo by Jingming Pan on Unsplash In this video, Aaron Shelley, an engineer with an MBA, shares his unique insights on how to create wealth and happiness through the application of business principles to family dynamics. Drawing from his extensive experience in the academic and business world, Aaron demonstrates how we can make our families more successful by viewing them through a business lens. He covers topics such as dating,... Continue Reading