Finance
7 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business Credit Score
2We all make mistakes, especially with our personal credit when we’re younger. When it comes to your business credit though, some of these same mistakes can hurt you big time... read more
Russia, Other Central Banks Ramp Up Gold Buying
While the bears continue to report that gold bullion has no future, retail investors and central banks seem to be rushing to buy more. In fact, the decline in gold... read more
American Real Disposable Income Collapses in First Quarter of 2013
In the first quarter of 2013, real personal disposable income (the amount of money the average American has left after paying taxes) in the U.S. economy decreased 5.3% compared to... read more
Is Current Market Action Just the Calm Before the Storm?
There is a genuine serenity when fly fishing. It is unique. Standing alone in the middle of a river, casting a fly with water gushing around you provides clarity. Now... read more
China in a Holding Pattern, but There Are Opportunities Inside the Great Wall
Chinese stocks are continuing to underperform the U.S. market this year, and the Chinese economy appears to be headed for its fourth straight year of underperformance. After recording stellar gross... read more
One Simple Way to Protect Yourself from the Fear of Taking a Loss
Gold bullion has lost almost 15% since the beginning of 2013. While gold’s ceiling may be limitless, its descent isn’t. Like any investment, it can, theoretically, only go to zero.... read more
Consumer Staples No Longer a Buy in This Market
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE/PG) is likely a company that a lot of people have in their stock market portfolios, whether they’re saving for retirement or are actually in... read more
Using This Measure Could Kill Your Portfolio Returns
A question that gets much attention among investors is how, exactly, to find the fair value of a company. The reason behind why this question is the focus of so... read more
Involuntary Investing: Cyprus Deposits Turned Into Equity
On Sunday, the Bank of Cyprus announced that it would convert uninsured cash deposits in into equity. The controversial move is one of the conditions from European Union lenders as... read more
How to Find Investors for Your Business Idea
Having a great business idea is just the first step. Getting funding for your new company is the more challenging task that follows up. Often, individuals are discouraged from making... read more
Is It Time to Jump On or Fall Off the Stock Market Bandwagon?
If corporate earnings are coming in as expected and first-quarter revenues are light, the one thing that is very noticeable is the continuing improvement in balance sheets. Cash and cash... read more
U.S. Pension Crisis a Huge Obstacle for the Economy
One of the biggest dangers when it comes to long-term investing is trying to determine the potential hazards on the horizon. Currently, market sentiment has become extremely positive in the... read more
Why Today’s Weak Durable Goods Numbers Foreshadow Low Confidence
Consumers appear to be holding back on buying non-essential goods, and this could impact the economic recovery. The durable goods orders contracted a dismal 5.7% in March, according to the... read more
Protect Your Portfolio from the Consequences of Inflation—Without Gold
Inflation is when the general price level increases. As a result, purchasing power diminishes; simply stated, every dollar buys less than it did before. Central banks around the world, including... read more
Collapse of the Spanish Economy Has Already Happened
The fourth-biggest hub in the eurozone, Spain, is facing a severe economic slowdown. According to Spain’s National Statistics Institute in Madrid, the unemployment rate in the country has surpassed the... read more
