Archive for March 3rd, 2009

Finding the right investment: a guide to investment type

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

As you all might’ve already know, the global economic recession have a great impact on financial area. But still, if I got some money after saving, I prefer to do an investment :)

However, I still believe that many people are still considering what kind of investment do they want. Hopefully this post will help you finding a right investment for you, in this financial crisis… And here’s the main rule: you have to always take into account your investment goals and objectives. Different types of investments carry varying degrees of risks and potential return.

CD

A bank CD is a very safe investment. The CD is FDIC insured up to $100,000, so there truly is minimal risk. The only downside is that you cannot withdraw that money in the CD for a specific amount of time or else you’ll receive a penalty. Bank CDs generally only pay up to 5% interest.

Bonds

A bond is essentially a loan you make to a company or a government. Bonds have varying degrees of risk, from essentially risk-free treasuries to junk bonds. The higher the risk of the bond, the higher the return will generally be.

Stocks

Stocks are investments in companies. Depending on the company, the risk of the investment can be high or low. Obviously, buying stock in Johnson and Johnson is a lot less risky than a new internet startup company. In general, the stock market returns on average about 10% a year, though the actual return of any given stock will vary significantly.

Mutual Funds

A mutual fund typically invests in over 100 stocks, so it’s an instant way to diversify your portfolio. However, the mutual fund generally charges a fee, which is about 1% of your assets per year. Because of this fee, most mutual funds do not outperform the market; a monkey blindly picking 100 stocks but not charging you a fee could easily outperform most mutual funds.

Real Estate

Real estate is a popular investment. The most obvious real estate investment you’ll make is when you purchase your home. Your home can go up or down in value when you sell it; it depends on the housing market in your area.

So, which one do you choose? It’s really is up to you :)

Finance: Why is it even matters? [Finance Guide for Dummies]

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Yes. Welcome to my very first post about finance and loans. As a start, I will briefly explain why the word finance have become important in our daily life. So if you’re looking for financial things such as investments, loans, mortgage etc; first you should grasp the idea of the word: Finance.

You may be surprised, however, just how many people have no real idea what is meant by finance. In fact, its safe to say that much of America has a better fix on the goings on inside the Big Brother house than they do on what happens at the Federal Reserve! This is sad, but true.

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

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