http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing Find financial tips on how to invest your money in stocks, real estate, mutual funds, retirement funds and more at Banks.com's Investing Money blog. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:43:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/13/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-silver/#comment-634 Gold Slows Its Ascent - Money & Investing - Banks.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:28:15 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/13/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-silver/#comment-634 [...] Silver hasn’t had the same sort of runaway success as gold has had in recent weeks, and silver is generally more accessible in terms of being able to afford the price per [...] […] Silver hasn’t had the same sort of runaway success as gold has had in recent weeks, and silver is generally more accessible in terms of being able to afford the price per […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/18/stocks-falter-on-housing-market-news-double-dip-recession-concerns/#comment-633 LoanShak » Housing Starts Slow in October Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:15:34 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/18/stocks-falter-on-housing-market-news-double-dip-recession-concerns/#comment-633 [...] concerns that the economy is not doing as well as hoped. As a result, it is little surprise that stocks are down this morning. Some are evening wondering if a double-dip recession is on the [...] […] concerns that the economy is not doing as well as hoped. As a result, it is little surprise that stocks are down this morning. Some are evening wondering if a double-dip recession is on the […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/09/23/buy-and-hold-stock-investing-watch-out-for-price-bias/#comment-632 Stocks Falter on Housing Market News, Double-Dip Recession Concerns - Money & Investing - Banks.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:58 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/09/23/buy-and-hold-stock-investing-watch-out-for-price-bias/#comment-632 [...] have the potential for gains in an earnest economic recovery. And, of course, those engaging in buy and hold investing, as well as dollar cost averaging, will be holding [...] […] have the potential for gains in an earnest economic recovery. And, of course, those engaging in buy and hold investing, as well as dollar cost averaging, will be holding […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/13/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-silver/#comment-631 Gold Surges to Another High - Money & Investing - Banks.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:24:28 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/13/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-silver/#comment-631 [...] Investing in precious metals has become much easier in recent years. Index funds, ETFs and other instruments make it possible for nearly anyone to diversify his or her portfolio with precious metals, like gold and silver. [...] […] Investing in precious metals has become much easier in recent years. Index funds, ETFs and other instruments make it possible for nearly anyone to diversify his or her portfolio with precious metals, like gold and silver. […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/06/gold-reaches-1100-dow-struggles-to-remain-in-the-black/#comment-630 Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Silver? - Money & Investing - Banks.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:28 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/06/gold-reaches-1100-dow-struggles-to-remain-in-the-black/#comment-630 [...] are turning toward silver. It’s hard to ignore the fact that gold is still sitting above $1,100 an ounce. But some argue that gold is already near its high for now, and that, even if it goes higher, it [...] […] are turning toward silver. It’s hard to ignore the fact that gold is still sitting above $1,100 an ounce. But some argue that gold is already near its high for now, and that, even if it goes higher, it […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/06/gold-reaches-1100-dow-struggles-to-remain-in-the-black/#comment-629 Dow Holds on to Yesterday's Gains - Money & Investing - Banks.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:43:57 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/11/06/gold-reaches-1100-dow-struggles-to-remain-in-the-black/#comment-629 [...] prices remain above $1,100 an ounce, gaining along with the Dow. MarketWatch reports on the possibilities moving forward for gold: But [...] […] prices remain above $1,100 an ounce, gaining along with the Dow. MarketWatch reports on the possibilities moving forward for gold: But […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/14/dow-runs-at-10000-oil-touches-75-a-barrel/#comment-628 Stocks Make Another Run at 10,000 - Money & Investing - Banks.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:55 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/14/dow-runs-at-10000-oil-touches-75-a-barrel/#comment-628 [...] smooths out and economic recovery really picks up speed, investors are nonetheless interested in Dow 10,000. And, after being below that psychologically important level for some time, it looks the bulls are [...] […] smooths out and economic recovery really picks up speed, investors are nonetheless interested in Dow 10,000. And, after being below that psychologically important level for some time, it looks the bulls are […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/12/book-review-the-complete-guide-to-investing-in-index-funds/#comment-627 Interview: Craig Baird, Author of The Complete Guide to Investing in Index Funds - Money & Investing - Banks.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:12 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/12/book-review-the-complete-guide-to-investing-in-index-funds/#comment-627 [...] few weeks ago, I reviewed the book The Complete Guide to Investing in Index Funds by Craig Baird. It is an interesting and useful [...] […] few weeks ago, I reviewed the book The Complete Guide to Investing in Index Funds by Craig Baird. It is an interesting and useful […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/02/23/investing-idea-bonds/#comment-626 Understanding I-bonds with the Savings Bond Wizard - Money & Investing - Banks.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:35:44 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/02/23/investing-idea-bonds/#comment-626 [...] Treasury Direct. It you use an electronic account, you only need a minimum of $25 to get started. Bonds offer relatively low returns, but they aren’t too bad. The current rate on I-bonds is 3.36% [...] […] Treasury Direct. It you use an electronic account, you only need a minimum of $25 to get started. Bonds offer relatively low returns, but they aren’t too bad. The current rate on I-bonds is 3.36% […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/14/dow-runs-at-10000-oil-touches-75-a-barrel/#comment-625 Ford Energizes the Stock Market - Money & Investing - Banks.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:22:20 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/investing/2009/10/14/dow-runs-at-10000-oil-touches-75-a-barrel/#comment-625 [...] from last Friday, but it looks like the bulls are willing to give it a try. It may even be that the Dow makes another run at 10,000 this [...] […] from last Friday, but it looks like the bulls are willing to give it a try. It may even be that the Dow makes another run at 10,000 this […]

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