How We Make Money Swing Trading Stocks
August 13, 2019
My wife and I make extra money by trading stocks online. We started trading stocks as a side hustle when we needed to make extra money a few years ago. We had some luck early on while the market was m..
My Favorite Stock Trading Patterns
August 1, 2019
I have been a part-time stock trader for about 5 years now. I have made tens of thousands of dollars swing trading small cap stocks (usually buying and holding for 1-4 days). These stocks are highly v..
4 Critical Things to Know About 401k Vesting Schedules
July 22, 2019
What is a 401k? A 401k is an employer-sponsored retirement account where employees can contribute a set amount or a percentage of their wages into an investment account which can then be used later fo..
The Wilshire 5000 Index: What You Need to Know
July 17, 2019
The Wilshire 5000 Index: What You Need to Know Most investors probably know about the S&P 500 Index, the go-to index for large-cap stocks. They may also be aware of the Dow Jones where they can ..
The Pros and Cons of Trading Penny Stocks
May 31, 2019
If a company is too small to be listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ stock exchange, it can trade through the Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets electronic quotation systems. The equities that are traded are known..
PE Ratio: The Best Market Timing Tool of All?
May 23, 2019
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is considered an essential valuation indicator and has been historically associated with “value investing.” Simply put, the PE ratio defines how much an investor ..
Top 7 Stock Valuation Methods to Find Winning Stocks
May 13, 2019
The stock market can be a tough place to make money. With millions of investors trying their luck, it is critical that the informed investor is putting in the time to study, evaluate and assess the fu..
Penny Stock Trading: How to Profit Like a Pro
April 16, 2019
Penny Stock Trading has always been the proverbial backwater of the investing world. Though many consider penny stocks to literally mean a stock price below $1, SEC actually defines $5 as the th..
3 Credit Card Stocks to Pay Attention To
April 12, 2019
More and more people are turning away from paper cash and using their credit cards and other online mode of payments for purchases. As a result, credit card companies are always issuing new cards and ..
4 of the Best Beer Stocks for Investors
April 10, 2019
Beer is hot right now and so are many beer stocks. But you shouldn’t just throw money blindly into this sector. There are some beer stocks that are doing things right, earning market share and growi..
2 Grocery Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid
April 9, 2019
The last few years have been tough for grocery stocks because of the competition from online stores. However, there is some positive trend in grocery stocks with rising wages and low unemployment. But..
How to Supplement Your Income with Stocks
March 11, 2019
Wouldn’t it be great to replace some of your income with stock investing profits? Whether you’re currently working and want some additional incoming cash or you’re retired and looking to replace..
Stocks vs Index Funds – The Urge to Risk It All
January 7, 2019
We understand where you are coming from. You see the returns on individual stocks (in retrospect) and you want a piece of that action. The advice given by the grand majority of the advisors and blogge..
Recession Preparation – How to Survive the Looming Bear Market
January 3, 2019
NASDAQ CHART: Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/comp/charts Dow Jones: Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/djia NASDAQ was trading in a range above 7000 in January 20..
Stock Metrics In Focus: Beta Explained
December 21, 2018
Volatility is just one of many concerns an investor can have when evaluating potential securities. However, it is one that matters quite a lot, particularly during periods of market turmoil. In short,..
How to Teach Your Children to Invest in the Stock Market
November 15, 2018
Children are capable of more than we give them credit for. Adults often think of investing as a difficult topic, because it was difficult for them to learn at age 30 or 40, but children are so much mo..
How An Expense Ratio Is Robbing You Daily
October 23, 2018
Investing in mutual funds and exchange traded funds are great ways for smaller investors to begin investing in the stock market. They are also a great way for people without a lot of money to invest i..
How Building Wealth with Dividend Investing Works
October 10, 2018
The goal of most investors is to some day build enough wealth in order to stop working and do what they enjoy. The problem is that doing so takes a large amount of wealth built over time, something th..
2 Easy Ways to Use Arbitrage to Make Money in the Stock Market
October 8, 2018
Are you familiar with the term arbitrage? It is simply the process by which you make money by taking advantage of pricing differences. And there are many ways you can use arbitrage to your advantage, ..
Should Investors Buy Individual Stocks or Index Funds?
October 4, 2018
There are many different asset classes to choose from. Of all the investment options out there, investors can buy individual stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that include a combination of these asset cl..
Complete Beginners Guide to Closed End Funds
September 24, 2018
There are many investment options for investors to choose from. While mutual funds are a huge business, many investors are unaware that there are two types of mutual funds, open end and closed end fun..
Why a Roth 401K Plan Makes Sense For You
September 11, 2018
Most everyone knows about a 401k plan. It is a typical benefit employers provide to help their employees save for retirement. While there are many benefits to investing in a 401k plan, there ar..
For Daring Investors, Emerging Markets Offer a Good Entry Point
September 9, 2018
Since early summer of this year, we’ve seen a big divergence in performance between domestic stocks and emerging markets: Chart Source: Google Finance That’s almost 20% total returns diver..
Alternative Investments – 4 Options Outside the Stock Market
August 27, 2018
Alternative investments are a great way to build wealth! Yes, the stock market is a great way to invest your money. However, there are plenty of options available that are just as good or better, allo..