Consumer Reports Retirement Survey: Planning Ahead May Be Just As Risky As Rewarding

February issue offers 17 moves to rebuild the nest egg and secure the future In the wake of big investment losses many have turned to Plan B to ... people, they have to work harder to slash debt, cut spending and save more. Switching to Plan B means [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:09:04

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4 Ways to Not Get Stuck in the Sandwich Generation

Jeff Rose is a Certified Financial Planner(TM) and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group ... the Roth IRA you keep telling yourself you should. Just do something! 2. Watch the Debt Do you really ... the payment will be per month” and what the actual cost will be. If you can’t pay cash, don’t buy it…period [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 10:53:39

The layman's finance crisis glossary

The layman's finance crisis glossary via BBC Here is a guide to many of the business terms currently cropping up regularly, ... trade Chapter 11 Capitulation Chapter 11 Collateralised debt obligation Commercial paper Commodities ... Dividends Equity FTSE-100 Fundamentals Futures Futures GDP Hedge fund Hedging Inflation Investment bank [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 12:55:51

Some words for NESTA Investments

In a recent TechCrunch article, Nick Halstead of fav.or.it wrote some observations on the government’s new debt-related support interventions for small and medium businesses.  For odd reasons, though, he concluded the article with a brief “scathing” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:58:26

Kremlin Declares its Sphere of Influence in Business

It is rational and logical for some governments to declare certain sectors of the economy as sensitive to national security, ... companies cut jobs, salaries and investment plans, forced consolidation in Russia's 1,000-plus banking sector and prompted a rise in corporate debt defaults. "The inclusion of a company in the list does [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 15:20:56

Wheel Barrow Based Monetary Policy

Anatole Kaletsky, who incidentally has been telling his readers to buy shares for two years, has flipped ... more money or buy government and corporate debt so that long term interest rates fall. Quantitative ... money), holding gold will be insurance as much as an investment. The economic prospect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 09:46:43

Learn The Art Of Making Money Online Line With Cash Jobs

Need money fast? click here now to find out how the pros do it! A personal loan is money you borrow from a lender for your own private use ... or remodeling, legal bills, and debt consolidation. The average personal loan maximum is $15,000. The amount ... . The lending institution can be a bank, investment broker, or private lending company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:53:26

Learn The Art Of Making Money Online Line With Cash Jobs

Need money fast? click here now to find out how the pros do it! A personal loan is money you borrow from a lender for your own private use ... or remodeling, legal bills, and debt consolidation. The average personal loan maximum is $15,000. The amount ... . The lending institution can be a bank, investment broker, or private lending company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:34:13

DEBT IS AGAINST NATURE — IT FOSTERS GREED AND SPAWNS LIES — AND NATURE WILL PREVAIL, ALTHOUGH WE MAY NOT

Guild Investment Global Market Commentary Written: January 15, 2009 BARACK OBAMA AND BEN BERNANKE HAVE COME AROUND TO THE VIEW WE HAVE HELD FOR MONTHS They are admitting that it is going to take a lot more than fiscal stimulus and the already pledged hundreds of billions of bailout dollars to ensure stability in the financial system.   In [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:07:49

Fire-Sale Prices Could Mean Equity Returns for Loan Investors

Long before Black Friday and the start of the holiday sales season at the local mall, ... performing loans (i.e., senior secured obligations of non-investment-grade companies) have been trading ... sales are taking place in high-yield bonds, preferred stock and other debt instruments. A key word [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 17:11:46

Role of Corporate Finance in a Fiscal System

by Mary Bush The sector of finance wherein all the fiscal decisions are taken by conglomerates is called as corporate finance ... : Debt Consolidation Articles Tips to Use Purchase Order Funding To Grow Your Business ... decisions and methods. Under corporate finance, capital investment resolutions are long-term company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:05:52

Kuwait’s Investment Dar keeps lenders at bay with “standstill agreement”

Sep 27th, 2009printemailPost a comment The Investment Dar Co., a Kuwaiti financial institution that owns half of Aston Martin, has negotiated a “standstill agreement” with lenders as it works to restructure its debt, reported Bloomberg on Sunday.“The consenting banks and investors will, for the duration of the standstill agreement, suspend individual claims relating to investment arrangements,” it said in a statement.Investment Dar defaulted on a $100 million Islamic bond this April, prompting [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 12:42:50

A Very Interesting Tidbit About MOSERS Over at Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg.com, in a very interesting story about the problems facing public pension funds, reports the following (link via Drudge) ... BlackRock Inc. Moody’s last month cut ratings on parts of the debt, saying a drop in value of the underlying collateral may cause “an event of default.” Chris Rackers, the manager of investment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:12:26

Weekly Round Up: Support Your Friends

zebra-friends Weekly Round Up: Support Your Friends Photo Credit:  angela7dreams Another week has flown by and I’m happy it’s Saturday ... ! Investing for early retirement - Part 1 Credit Card Companies Adjusting Credit Limits Based On Where You Shop A Plan to Be Debt Free in 2009 I have a new 0% credit card Frugality and Binge Buying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:09:44

Investing with Little Money

You don’t need to save a bunch of money in order to start investing, you can start today with small amounts ... of my 401k in 2002, though I had little savings and plenty of debt. I knew I wanted to put my money ... ratio of a fund is the percentage of assets devoted to managment. Management fees affect [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 05:04:00

Interest Rates

Most short-term investment issues (other than U.S. governments) ... s. The rating reflects the creditworthiness of the issuer, the amount being raised given existing debt ... default risk, a number of other factors influence the overall rate or yield on an instrument [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:49:04

Citigroup Memo: ?We Are and Will Remain a Bank?

Vikram Pandit has a reputation as a brilliant mathematician, but his job at the helm of Citigroup also requires him to be one heck of a cheerleader ... to help clients save, borrow, invest, transact, and we will provide them advice. * Our commitment ... . We continue to be focused on creating value for our shareholders and debt holders and restoring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:29:00

The Year of Yield

With 2008 having proved a humbling experience for most of the market, many investment managers are embracing a strategy that gives them, at least, some guarantee for returns. And that means a focus on corporate debt, which offers yields at high spreads when compared with government debt, as well as dividend-paying stocks, many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:48:49

The Year of Yield

With 2008 having proved a humbling experience for most of the market, many investment managers are embracing a strategy that gives them, at least, some guarantee for returns. And that means a focus on corporate debt, which offers yields at high spreads when compared with government debt, as well as dividend-paying stocks, many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:59:12

While McCain Plays Games, Washington Mutual Falls

From Yahoo: WaMu is largest U.S. bank failure By Elinor Comlay and Jonathan Stempel 1 hour, 37 minutes ago NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) ... debt. Washington Mutual, the largest U.S. savings and loan, was closed by the federal Office ... , a portfolio manager at Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel in Cincinnati. “He’s becoming an acquisition [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 04:02:19

We’re saving for retirement!

Last week, I questioned when we should start saving for retirement. I got a lot of great advice from readers (thanks!) ... that didn’t require a minimum investment. Our main priorities are student loan repayment ... of our accounts. We’ll increase that amount later as our income increases and our debt decreases. After [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 17:05:37

A Test For Real Estate Investment Property Owners — Especially Those In San Diego

Read and take a few helpful notes from last night’s post on DCR — Debt Coverage Ratio. Figure out an honest Net Operating Income — Translation: 20% operating expenses never, ever leads [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:17:31

OMG Obama's Spenders Need a Debt Reduction Counselor, Says ND Democrat

There's nothing funny about OMG Obama's spending habits but this is pretty hilarious. Laugh while you can, bitches. Save them, Byron Dorgan! NPR : The Federal Reserve said Friday it's drafting a plan that, for the first time, would police compensation for investment bank employees. Fed would try to encourage long-term investment strategies over short-term risk-taking by financial institutions. President Obama has urged Congress to pass tougher regulations on the financial industry. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 17:00:00

Palestinian-led movement to boycott Israel is gaining support

Gal Beckerman | Forward 16 September 2009 Uzbekistan-born diamond mogul Lev Leviev announced late in August that his company, Africa-Israel, was drowning in debt of more than $5.5 billion that it could not repay. Over the next two days, shares in the company’s stock plummeted by more than one-third. It was relentless bad news for one of the world’s richest men. His holding and investment company had lost $1.4 billion since 2008, mostly due to failed real estate investments in the United States. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 08:23:00

Debt Management Programs– best way to get out of debt.

A debt management program collectively takes all the loans of various amount and interest rates and forms into a new loan which is released to you. After that, only a single installment is required to be paid every month on a fixed rate of interest. This process is known as debt consolidation. Usually, debtors opt for bill consolidation scheme from the fear of bankruptcy. The problem originates with the use of many credit cards or taking multiple loans from various banks for personal or investment purposes. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-08 05:51:11

Find Out More Information About Make Money At Home inside this Blog Post

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 13:07:37

Make Money At Home - The Information One Must Learn

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 07:36:51

Weekend Reading – 09/18/09

       I had articles in two different carnivals this week. Here they are: Best of Money Carnival – Is Debt a Sin?   Money Hacks Carnival – How Much Should I Save for Retirement? – Part 3: How Much Each Year? (Free Retirement Calculator!)        Mike at The Oblivious Investor has just released a new book called Investing Made Simple . He’s a great writer and does an excellent job of breaking down complex topics to the basics. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 07:30:53

Weekend Reading – 09/18/09

Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA is a post from: Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA I had articles in two different carnivals this week. Here they are: Best of Money Carnival – Is Debt a Sin? Money Hacks Carnival – How Much Should I Save for Retirement? – Part 3: How Much Each Year? (Free Retirement Calculator!) Mike at The Oblivious Investor has just released a new book called Investing Made Simple . He’s a great writer and does an excellent job of breaking down complex topics to the basics. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 07:30:53

Get More Information About Make Money At Home in this Blog Publication

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 01:37:15

Need Materials About Make Money At Home – Read This

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 09:09:25

Looking for Tips About Make Money At Home – Check this Publication

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 17:02:27

Make Money At Home – The Information You Must Know About

For a secure business as well as for a developing one, to have an affordable debt can be a good factor. There is nothing wrong with taking a credit for setting up or developing an own business. Remember that for any business to prosper it is almost always needed money investments and hence you do not have to be shy of coming to a bank or to a close friend for a loan. The only idea of having someone`s money gives chills along the back of many people and this fear is irrational. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 08:04:20

What to do with those worthless WAMU stocks

Yeah, I was a (tiny) stockholder, via my 20+ old investment club WIMPS (Women Investing for Money, Power & Success) ... declared WaMu insolvent and took control of it. WaMu could no longer roll-over its short-term debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 07:44:42

Post Properties Offering Stock – Analyst Blog

Post Properties, Inc. ( PPS ), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently sold over 4 million common shares at $17.75 each. Although the equity financing provided the much-needed cash to repay some of its outstanding debt, the move could potentially dilute earnings.  Post Properties expects to raise net proceeds of $68 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and other expenses associated with the public offering. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:16:55

Credit Crisis Prompts Upheaval at Buyout Firms

P.A.I.’s management revolt over the summer shows how private-equity executives are feuding over power, money and strategy after the credit crisis shut off the debt financing used to make acquisitions, Bloomberg News reported. Dominique Megret’s exit from P.A.I. follows the departure this month of Jon Moulton from Alchemy Partners, the London-based firm he founded 12 years ago, after a dispute over investment strategy. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 08:53:46

Rite-Aid: Bewildering Optimism

When considering a company for investment purposes, investors must be wary of managements that over promise and under deliver ... release, management noted reduced profit expectations going forward from an already negative $500 ... % EBITDA increase over prior year (as if debt, taxes, and depreciation are meaningless, all of which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:53:19

Blogs Cover Possibility of Higher Rates

A: Readers of UD know by now my thoughts on the long end of the treasury curve; my expectations for a multi-year rise of longer term yields ... discussed here is investment advice. As always, talk to your financial planner before making any ... for Chinese exports. China holds a large amount of US treasuries, in essence, funding our debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 15:14:17

Rebuild your nest egg - 17 moves to secure your future now

Consumer Reports - January 2009 When bad investments happen to good people, there's only one thing to do short of weeping: Turn to Plan B ... and household goods. About 20 percent have paid off most or all of their credit-card debt ... and making choices we'd hoped to avoid. We might have to work harder to slash debt, cut spending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 22:42:30

REPORT: Aston Martin in jeopardy as parent company Investment Dar in financial turmoi

Is Aston Martin on the brink of insolvency? Britain's Guardian is reporting that the Kuwaiti fund that owns half of Aston is having trouble refinancing the debt it's incurred during the recent global economic crisis. It hasn't help that the fund failed to report its 2008 financial records on time and subsequently had trading halted on its shares. All isn't doom and gloom, however. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:52:37

Closing Out Ten Odd Lots

1) Do you need new investment ideas?  John Dorfman’s column at Bloomberg is back.  There are some good ideas in the second column ... on have adequate demand.  But that is a bicycle stability answer.  What if I am in debt, and most of my economic contacts are in debt, and many of our assets rely on the repayment of debt that is coming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:03:38

Someone at Credit Suisse has a wicked sense of humor

It really is a thing of beauty (via Bloomberg): Credit Suisse Group AG's investment bank has found a new way to reduce the risk of losses from ... bonuses. The bank will use leveraged loans and commercial mortgage- backed debt, some of the securities ... compensation packages, people familiar with the matter said. The new policy applies only to managin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 22:08:35

No More Investment Banks - Turn Them Into Public Utilities By Mike Whitney

Dandelion Salad By Mike Whitney October 18, 2008 “Information Clearinghouse“ “If you made it past the credit crisis, ... they couldn’t roll over their short term debt. Cargo ships were stuck in ports around the world because buyers couldn’t get Letters of Credit. As analyst John Mauldin said, “Just as the business [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 00:38:25

Forex Trading Seminar, a Wise Time Investment

by Mary Bush For someone who is new to it forex trading can seem puzzling. It is similar to the stock market but it has many differences ... either online or offline. About the Author: Debt Consolidation News Best Tips to Manage and Eliminate ... for a seminar listing. Most big cities offer forex training on a regular basis. Often the company [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:06:59

Bill Gross: Investment Commentary (Jan. 2009)

In his January issue of Investment Outlook, Bill Gross, PIMCO’s CIO, wonders, after all that has been said and done: ... disguised knock-off of the New Deal?“ Better, some thought, to have followed the advice of early ... to pouring gasoline on a fire, adding trillions of dollars of new debt to a domestic and global economy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:50:44

Lex: Citi’s changing future

So much for a fresh start, says Lex. Citigroup has sealed its retail brokerage JV with Morgan Stanley and is planning to spin off higher-risk portions of its consumer finance and investment banking businesses. The result? The bank’s share price is down more than a third in the past week, while the price of insuring its debt against [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:43:42

Forex Trading Seminar, a Wise Time Investment

by Mary Bush For someone who is new to it forex trading can seem puzzling. It is similar to the stock market but it has many differences ... either online or offline. About the Author: Debt Consolidation Help Useful Advices for Money Making ... for a seminar listing. Most big cities offer forex training on a regular basis. Often the company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 09:28:18

Savings and Investment (2) - Consumers

Artificially low interest rate interest rates cause dislocation in the economy. Households respond by reducing saving and increasing consumption ( ... go up again, personal debt becomes a burden and interest payments take an ever greater share of disposable ... payment of interest. Any surplus not used on interest is not available to fund additional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:52:00

Value Investing: Value in Dividends

Jon Bruner of Forbes has a screen of some value stocks that can continue to pay their dividend in an economic downturn ... . We removed companies whose debt as a percentage of equity exceed 50%, whose dividend payout exceeded ... ) Packaged Foods and Meats Family Dollar Stores (FDO) General Merchandise Stores Wolverine World Wide (WWW [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 12:00:00

Uncle Sam’s 16% Return: How Treasury’s Bank Investments Are Making Money

Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson is getting a better return than most fund managers this year. ... yesterday that the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program has had a gain of about $8 billion ... . With this type of stimulus, there will be little, if any, long-term increase in the debt.” TARP [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:37:00

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