Investment Basics continued

Have you been in paralysis mode? Have you played the "ask another question" to justify not taking action? Here is some more advice.... keep reading

How investment gurus you had better not trust to guide you create a false sense of scientific precision.... keep reading

Central banks lure people into risks they would otherwise not have accepted. You are one of them.... keep reading

I have seen this over many decades. It is an affliction that some people refuse to acknowledge.... keep reading

There is an attitude toward money that is common. People who have never accumulated a lot of money aren't aware of this.... keep reading

This had happened only once previously 35 years. It is an ominous sign.... keep reading

Is this statistic bullish or bearish: corporate insiders are selling their shares.... keep reading

The old rule is "buy American stocks; they go up by 7% per year." That rule has produced losses since March, 2000. Why? Has the world changed?... keep reading

Here are basic reasons why you need wealth off-shore.... keep reading

There are gloom-and-doomers who fear that U.S. banks will fail. They think they can protect themselves by putting money in foreign banks. They do not understand the threat.... keep reading

Not since the S&L crisis of the 1980's has this threat loomed its ugly head. Now we are seeing frantic moves to avoid it.... keep reading

This, in a nutshell, is the answer. To invest in them, you would have to be nuts.... keep reading

The mainstream financial press is beginning to wake up to the story. It doesn't know what is happening. Fear is beginning to spread. I hope you have already positioned yourself. If not, do,... keep reading

You should have your money in international bonds rather than stocks until the worldwide recession is behind us. Then you should shift to stocks. These bond funds will work.... keep reading

Don't pay more than you need to. These are solid firms. But beware: some have fees if your account falls below a minimum figure.... keep reading

For every major step in your life, except marriage, you need an exit strategy. Very few people have one for the major aspects of their lives, including investing. They are at great risk needlessly.... keep reading