Today’s article discusses why there are two stocks that are really impressing the author. Here’s what they had to say, “People’s expectations and time horizons can be their biggest enemies. Investors need to get away from instant gratification; stock market returns come over time. That is not to say I am advocating buy and hold, rather “buy and monitor.” Don’t…
Today’s interesting article looks to the future (who knows how distant or nearby) to discuss which stocks to invest in “when” the stock market crashes. Here’s what they had to say, “It’s been proven time and time again that investing for the long term outperforms short-term thinking. That suggests that investors may be better served by buying top-shelf companies on…
Want to know the secrets to a happy retirement? Today’s article gives five secrets to a happy retirement and some of them may surprise you. Here’s one, “Find four hobbies. Busy retirees tend to be happier. But just how active do you have to be? Moss has put a number on it. He found that the happiest retirees engage in…
GoPro’s stock fell today after Apple was approved for a patent. What was the patent and why did GoPro’s stocks suffer? Today’s article explains what Apple was approved for and what the impact on GoPro was. Here’s what they had to say, “Apple’s patent application, filed in March 2012, says the camera can be mounted on bikes or scuba masks,…
Things change with time. Technology has changed over the decades and even in the past few years. Clothing has changed (thank goodness, although I think the 80s may be making a comeback) over the years. And even the standards of retirement have changed. Gone are the days of knowing exactly when you’ll retire because it doesn’t always work like that…
A roller coaster ride could be used for the way experts discuss what this year could bring for the stock market. First it’s looking like it could be bearish, now it looks like it could be bullish. Today’s article presents that case that despite the shaky start to the year, it may be a bullish year after all. Here’s what…
Retirement may be a long way off for you but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start saving now. Today’s article discusses seven ways you can kick your retirement savings into gear. Here’s one, “Save part of windfalls. Each time you get a raise, bonus, tax refund or other windfall of cash, tuck at least a portion of it away for…
Are you a woman all set to retire? If you are, congratulations, you are one of the few that have complete confidence in retiring. Today’s article focuses on retirement for women. “Many women have a “quiet fear” that they won’t have enough money for retirement, but they can take several steps to make sure that doesn’t happen. “The key is…
Is the bull market finished? Will the bear come charging in? Or is this just a hiccup? Today’s article explains what has happened so far this year and what the future may hold. Here’s what they had to say, “Investors worry that the oil-price drop is a sign of economic weakness in Europe and Asia, which could weigh on U.S.…
If you’ve thought about investing in energy stocks, now may be the time. Today’s article discusses how investors feel about the prospect. “Energy sector earnings are seen down 19.6 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Thomson Reuters data; on Oct. 1, the consensus estimate was for growth of 6.4 percent. While the flip in expectations is bearish, analysts say…