investors

Build your nest egg like Grandpa did

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:01:00 -0600

Now that the go-go years have gotten us good, it's time to get back to the basics that investors followed half a century ago.

Beware the Obama stimulus bubble

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:38:10 -0600

Death and taxes...and overexuberance by investors.

Dollar mixed as jitters persist

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:50:41 -0600

The dollar was mixed against major currencies Friday as investors remain risk-averse amid global economic uncertainty.

'Boring' stocks that suddenly look hot

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0600

A bleak market has turned some safe, staid investments into cash cows for battered investors. One example: Preferred stocks, usually just solid dividend plays, can win big right now.

Smart risks for cautious investors

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:01:00 -0600

Emerging markets can be even more valuable than they are volatile -- and they are plenty volatile. Here's where you should look (and where you should not).

Dollar down despite G20 meeting

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:57:32 -0600

The dollar ticked lower against major European currencies Monday after the weekend's G20 economic summit in Washington failed to impress currency investors.

Fundamentally: Market Bottom? For Some Investors, It’s Close E...

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:15:01 -0600

The elusive market bottom may be finally in sight. But don’t count on being able to time the market.

How to see returns in the next 12 months

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:01:00 -0600

If investors want to profit, they will have to trade like crazy and take gains when they can. Or they can follow my strategy and generate dividend-like income with preferred stocks and closed-end ETFs.

Should you follow Buffett this time?

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:01:00 -0600

As the Oracle of Omaha pours money into utilities, other investors can't help but wonder whether that's a smart move for them, too. Here's why Warren Buffett loves the sector.

Fed lending program not yet taking hold

admin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:22:27 -0600

Despite a nearly $150 billion Federal Reserve effort to boost the critical business lending market, early indications show the central bank's program has not yet encouraged investors to buy up corporate debt.