by Daniel Brown | Nov 7, 2019 | Investments
Understanding Stocks And Market Capitalization When you read financial news, you often see companies or stocks referred to as being large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap. But what does that mean? Well, those terms are financial shorthand for describing a company’s market...
by Daniel Brown | Oct 17, 2019 | Investments
What Are Bonds And How Do They Work? Stocks, bonds, and real estate are commonly referenced as the three basic pillars of the investment world. We’ve written previously about common stock vs preferred stock, and also about the relative value of real estate vs stock as...
by Daniel Brown | Sep 12, 2019 | Investments
CD Rates Are Down, Where Should You Put Your Money Now? Certificates of Deposit (CDs) have traditionally been one of the cornerstones of every investor’s portfolio for many decades. However, after the recession in 2008, CD rates plummeted. While the days of...
by Daniel Brown | Aug 15, 2019 | Investments
No, Hedge Funds And Mutual Funds Are Not The Same In the world of investing, the idea of investors pooling funds together in order to achieve a higher level of diversification is not new. Pooled funds allow investors who would not otherwise be able to diversify their...
by Daniel Brown | Jul 4, 2019 | Investments
15 Complicated Financial Terms Made Simple There’s a certain amount of jargon that goes with every profession. Whether you’re a steel worker, a computer programmer, or an engineer for NASA, there are certain terms and lingo that are specific to your industry. The...
by Daniel Brown | Jun 6, 2019 | Investments
Is Common Stock A Better Investment Than Preferred Stock? Investing in stocks is a great way to build your wealth, save for retirement, and even generate an income after you do retire. But choosing the right stocks to invest in can be very tricky. You also should know...
