‘Savings & Investments’ Category

Choosing the Right Investments

Posted in General, Savings & Investments on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 by Martyn Shaw.

investing-nesteggs

Investing is an excellent way to create a nest egg for later years. One of the key points to keep in mind is that not every type of investment is right for everyone. It’s important to base your investment activity on two factors: your level of expertise with financial matters in general, and how much risk you are willing to assume with any given investment.

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Preparing for a Financial Crisis

Posted in General, Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 by Martyn Shaw.

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With the recession still fresh in the minds of many, and some indications that the economy is slowing down again, some households are thinking of ways to prepare for the possibility of another financial crisis. The idea is to make plans that help to minimise some of the economic stress that occurred during the last three years, and allow the household to move through the crisis a little easier. Here are a couple of suggestions that may help.

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Take Care When Switching Financial Institutions

Posted in General, Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 10:17 by Jessica Haynes.

Bank

The rash of unfamiliar banks touting their excellent interest rates of different type of accounts has some consumers wondering if they should make a switch. While there is certainly the possibility that moving your accounts to a new institution would allow you to earn more interest on your savings while trimming costs for other bank services, it is important to look below the surface before making any changes.

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Where to Place Your Savings

Posted in General, Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 at 11:27 by Martyn Shaw.

piggy bank magnifying glass

With many financial experts predicting that returns on savings accounts will continue to decrease, many households are wondering if moving their accounts to a different institution would be practical. In some instances, moving your accounts may in fact provide some benefits, but only if a few specific factors apply. For others, moving accounts would be mostly futile and create more issues than the move would solve.

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Sell Assets Now Or Later?

Posted in General, Savings & Investments on Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 11:48 by Martyn Shaw.

Capital Gains and Losses

Increases in capital gains taxes are expected to lead some investors with high earning assets to hold onto them for the foreseeable future. However, since the implementation of the increases did not result in any significant rise in trading activity between the announcement and the implementation of the increase, speculation regarding what investors will do in future covers a wide gamut. The question is, should you sell off assets now, or wait until a later date?

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Planning for Retirement without a Pension

Posted in General, Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 10:29 by Martyn Shaw.

Old pocket watch and the word retirement

With projections that employer-sponsored pension plans will be a thing of the past within the next ten to twenty years, the need to take charge of your finances and establish alternative sources of income for your retirement years has never been more pronounced. Fortunately, there are strategies that can work for people in just about any income bracket. Here are some examples.

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Managing Your Resources During the Uncertain Future

Posted in Credit Cards, General, Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 11:23 by Martyn Shaw.

Managing Finances

With rumblings of what is to come now that elections are over, many people are not sure how they should manage their assets for the next year or so. Regardless of whether you agree with the idea that times will be somewhat thin or not, managing your money and other resources is a good idea in any situation. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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Acquiring Collectibles as Investments

Posted in General, Savings & Investments on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 12:16 by Jessica Haynes.

Wine Cellar

For people who are weary of getting back into the stock market just yet, there is another way to begin building a nest egg for the future: collectibles. By choosing wisely, it’s possible to enjoy your collectibles today, hold onto them for a number of years, then sell them at a profit. Here are some examples of collectible items that may be ideal as investments.

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Finding Low Risk Investments With the Highest Potential Return

Posted in General, Savings & Investments on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 10:42 by Martyn Shaw.

Investments dice

With more people looking for ways to build retirement nest eggs that do not involve an employer pension plan, the need to find the right investments have never been more important. People who have never dealt with this sort of activity may feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are ways to find investments that carry very little risk, but will yield at least a decent return over time.

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Why you should book you 2010 flights now with Fly Thomas Cook

Posted in General, Money Saving, Sales, Savings & Investments on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 09:28 by admin.

When almost 4,000 flights in and out of Europe where cancelled because of the Icelandic volcanic eruption it did make me wonder how the airlines where going to claw their money back from what must have been a huge loss? Since all flights are now running, I feel it will not be long before flight [...]

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