Category: investment

Citigroup Up 30% Today »

Last Thursday I wrote that Citigroup (along with GM) looks to be a very interesting possibility for investment because it is a huge company at a historically low price.
Yes both Citigroup and GM are doing very poorly but it seems clear that the US government has no intention of letting either of them go bankrupt […]

Big Companies, Small Prices: Citigroup, GM, & More… »

There are a lot of awfully big companies whose stock prices are at historic lows right now. If you believe that eventually those big companies will turn things around (with the help of the Government in many cases) then it seems like there are some amazing deals available if you have the money available to […]

Why A Savings Account Actually Loses Value Over Time »

If you want to save money long term a savings account is not the way to do it. In fact, over a long period of time, money in a savings account will actually become less valuable. Why is that? Because inflation is usually higher than the interest you earn on a savings account. Inflation is […]

How To Save Money For Retirement In Middle Age »

Though retirement planning and long term savings have become a significant focus for many Americans in this day and age, there are hordes more who have not had the chance to build a nest egg. For many Americans in their 40s and 50s, retirement savings have been the least of their concerns […]

Getting A Start On Your Investments »

No matter where you in your life cycle, your future is probably something that you have had to think about. Most people will begin planning for their retirement before retirement actually comes, but there are cases when individuals will not start thinking about it until they reach the age of 60. […]