Sandra Baublitz's Blog - Posts Tagged "investing"

The investing world can often seem very confusing to the beginner. From mutual funds to hedge funds, stocks to commodities, many people find it hard to trust what to do. However, it can be much simpler. Investing in a few index funds or exchange-traded funds can give you all the diversity you need. It is true that indexing isn't perfect. Neither is any other investing plan. Indexing's strongest feature is its simplicity. You can keep fees low and only have to rebalance once a year. The less fees you pay, the more money you keep. The simpler the plan, the more time you have for more important activities in life.

I am working on Investing $10K in 2014, the second in my series of investing books. It will be interesting to see how 2014 goes for those investing. 2013 was a stellar year in the stock market. Will 2014 be? No one knows for sure, but I think we could get a decent, if low, return. The bond market will likely see a loss as I think bond prices will drop due to rising interest rates. Most likely the Federal Reserve will reduce its bond-buying program.

My new eBook will reflect these thoughts and offer some ways to navigate these new conditions.

Owning a home is the great American dream. It is often touted as an ideal way to save for the future and build equity. But as the Great Recession has shown, home ownership has its disadvantages as well. Is a house an asset or liability?

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You may wonder where to begin when starting a dividend portfolio. There are many good companies that pay out dividends from which to choose. One way to narrow down the choices is to consider the Dividend Aristocrats and the Dividend Kings.

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Tax season is upon us. Earnings from taxable investments need to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Getting your investment papers gathered and organized is one of the critical first steps.

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A broker or brokerage firm is needed if you choose to invest in individual stocks or exchange-traded funds. There are many brokerages from which to choose. It is important to consider what you need from your broker to determine which one to choose.

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One term used in investing is liquidity. Investments are referred to as liquid if they can be easily converted to cash. Do you know which investments are liquid or illiquid?

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Have you been thinking of investing in real estate? Perhaps planning to become a landlord? Then you will want to read Idiot’s Guides: Making Money with Rental Properties by Kimberly Smith and Lisa Iannucci.

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Much has been made of investing in alternative investments lately. More alternatives have become available to the average investor. Many still are the domain of well-heeled investors. Do you know your options?

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For years we have been told that stocks average 9-10% a year. Bonds are supposed to average 5% a year. Continued weakness in the economy and historically low interest rates raises the question of whether these averages will hold true for the future.

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