In other words: manageable moonlighting It’s been done before and it’s not a new invention: keep your old job going while setting up your new one after hours. Be sure not to tell your boss about your new venture. An idea Often someone working at a job, maybe even a great job, has an idea [...]
The main advantage to having an investment portfolio is the reduction of risk. When speaking of investment portfolios, most people are referring to “diversified” portfolios. By utilizing different investment instruments — namely stocks, bonds and cash instruments — you spread risk and protect yourself against wild market fluctuations. Diversification among market segments — manufacturing, energy [...]
What to invest your money in on your last day According to ‘those who know’, aka a US Christian radio network, May 21st was to be the last day of the world. They predicted that on this day an earthquake would shake the world on this day, sweeping the righteous up to heaven and leaving [...]
Over time, you can measure your investment performance by the the amount it goes up or down, as well as a percentage of the original investment. These figures, however useful, do not tell you how well your investment performs compared to any benchmark. The active return measures your rate of return against a benchmark, such [...]
We are allowed to provide advice, right? Pete graduated last year, went traveling and is back now on the job hunt. I have been giving him odd tips, even though the game has changed since my days: Don’t listen to old people Love your parents and mentors but remember that the world as they knew [...]
6 Things to know to get the best car loan rates Just follow some simple rules in order to make sure you don’t get ripped off. Here are 6 things to keep in mind the next time you’re in the market for a car loan in order to ensure you get the best deal possible: [...]