Archive for June, 2009

Is Gold Really a Good Investment?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Smart investors have held gold as an inflation hedge over the years, and as a way to add counterbalance to their total investment portfolio. Speculators jump in and out of gold commodities contracts to make a quick buck. Some folks buy and hold this precious metal as a stand-alone investment ...

People Are Starting to Buy Gold Coins and Bars

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

A good number of people have lost sizable amounts of money in the stock market the last several years that leads one to look for more conservative investing options. Gold has always been thought of as a good investment choice when things get uncertain in the world and one is ...

One Million Pound Investment and 90% Chance of Failure - Would You Sign Off?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

You have been asked to sign off on a one million pound investment. There is a 90% chance that the investment will fail and most likely, zero return. Would you sign off?Amazingly, the answer to this question is almost always, "Yes."Blinded by the spectacular pay off when it goes right, ...

The 1st Step to Becoming Financially Secure For Life

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

We all want financial security, but many folks never get it. They have the wrong attitude about managing money. The first step to financial security is to sit down and be honest with yourself about how you presently manage money. There are 5 common ways people manage money, and 4 ...