Tag Archives: Moneywise
Building Wealth Requires Do-it-Yourself Investing
Increasingly, we must all fend for ourselves when it comes to living comfortably in our golden years
This year, my 6-year-old daughter, Ella, learned how to count money. I burst with…
By John Simons
Teach Them Well
Why now—more than ever—it’s important to communicate financial lessons to your children
Last summer, 16-year-old Calvin O’Neal worked for the New York City Summer Youth Employment program…
By Robin White Goode
The New ‘Back to Africa’ Movement
Larry Seruma, creator of the first actively managed mutual fund to focus exclusively on Africa, makes the case for investing in the motherland
By now, nearly every American investor knowsbout the potential opportunities in the emerging markets of…
By John Simons
Money Matters: Do I Need This Type of Insurance?
Or was I duped into spending more money than I need to?
Along with monthly mortgage payments, I pay an additional $16 for insurance that will automatically…
By John Simons
News You Can Use
Boston investment banker Arnett Waters sifts through recent events to locate out-of-favor stock gems.
Arnett Lanse Waters is a bit of a news junkie. His best investment ideas, he…
By John Simons
Free Your Mind
It’s OK to be bullish again, but don’t run blindly with the herd
Creating a dependable forecast of the economy is notoriously difficult. Tons of variables connect to…
By Mellody Hobson
Research Stocks Like a Wall Street Professional
Learn that one special thing the pros look for before making an investment
The key to making good stock-picking decisions is cold, hard research. When you make individual…
By Renita Burns
Money Matters: Books to Boost Your Financial I.Q.
5 selections that offer valuable lessons on all things related to money
What books would you recommend I study to increase my financial I.Q?
By John Simons
Charge Up Your Portfolio with Small Caps
Dawn Alston Paige of Piedmont Investment Advisors recommends stocks that are benefiting from�and helping to power�economic recovery
Like all portfolio managers, Dawn Alston Paige uses complex formulas and algorithms to identify stellar…
By John Simons
College Aid 101
How to save the most money for college and still remain eligible for the best financial aid package
If your children are destined for college, one thing is certain: You can expect to…
