For people who have a little play money or who like to speculate in the markets, options are a great way to bet on or against a stock’s direction.
How I Made $5K in Less Than a Day Trading Options
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Warning: If You Invest in These Funds, You Will Most Likely Underperform the Market
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In short, they have higher expenses, they aren’t flexible, they can’t buy small winners, and size matters.
I Love This 6.6%-Yielding ‘F’ Rated Stock
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Not all stocks in my Oxford Income Letter portfolios are rated “A” and “B” for dividend safety. Some of them have lower ratings, and this high-yielder is a perfect example.
Warning: Look Out for This Common Investing Scheme
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It lures seniors into losing large amounts of their retirement savings.
Warning: Reverse Mortgages Can Do More Harm Than Good
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Most of the time, taking out a reverse mortgage is a poor decision. Here’s why…
Will Your Savings Last to Age 100?
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Most Americans who are in good health at age 50 will live to see 100. This means they will have to fund a 30- to 40-year retirement.
Keeping Up With The Joneses: How to Make the Right Choices
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Out of the blue, my son asked why many of our friends had bigger houses and fancier cars than we do. He wasn’t being obnoxious. He was genuinely curious. He knows I’m financially savvy, so he wondered why we didn’t live like other people who we hang out with. As I talked to him, I emphasized that the choices his mom and I have made have directly led to our financial well-being and, more importantly, our happiness.
Cutting Costs in Retirement Beats Getting Rich Quick
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Whatever extra income you can put in your pocket or costs you can save, get that money earning interest or growing.
Warning: This High Yield is Practically Guaranteed to Be Cut
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I’ve written about a lot of “F” rated stocks, but few have had dividends that look as unsafe as this one.
This Dividend Growth Stock is on the Verge of an Upgrade
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While everyone has been writing off the company as dead, it has raised its dividend for 23 years in a row and has had a double-digit annual growth rate for the past three, five and 10 years. In addition, the company’s ample free cash flow and long track record of dividend raises suggests the dividend is pretty safe.
