There’s a lot going on in the world today… From global terrorism to strained financial markets; it’s easy to see why investors are a little hesitant in pulling the trigger on buying a promising stock. I get it. I mean, we’re all in the same boat here… well… unless you’re a client of Massack Fonseca, … Continue reading “ETFs: Leveling The Playing Field”

It’s been not much of a story as of yet, but the next breaking news story to hit the airwaves is going to be called “The Panama Papers.” It’s got all the fixing of a sordid affair; greed, money laundering, backstabbing, secret bank accounts and political corruption. The “Panama Papers” are a set of documents … Continue reading “The "Panama Papers" Leak and Why It Matters”

There is no way to know for sure which stocks are going to explode during the course of the next few months or even the year but there are a few that investors should be taking a look at possibly investing in. While most of the things you see online when you are searching for … Continue reading “The Next 10 Stocks Set To Explode in 2016”

There’s a sucker born every minute. Whether P.T. Barnum himself actually uttered those words in the 19th century is immaterial. While vast technological changes occurred from the 19th to the early 21st century, human nature is much the same. There’s always someone looking to get rich quick, and always someone eager to part a fool from his money. … Continue reading “Why Penny Stocks are a Loser's Game”

If you’re looking for good ways to beef up your portfolio or build a healthy retirement fund, flipping houses may come to mind. House flipping can be incredibly successful, to the tune of $72,450 in profit on average. Flipping houses for profit is “easy”, at least according to the television shows on the subject. However, reality can … Continue reading “Before You Try to Flip a House: Three Essential Things to Know About”

Bitcoin introduced the blockchain to the world, but you may not understand what that means yet because you still don’t understand how cryptocurrency works. Before you invest (and you probably should invest), learn more about the key takeaway points of this highly lauded technology. What Is the Blockchain? The blockchain is essentially a recorded history of every … Continue reading “Investing in the Blockchain: How the Technology Behind Cryptocurrency Is Making Huge Gains”

Did you know that you will probably make more money if you invest in an average stock in a strong industry than a great stock in a poor industry? That’s what studies show, according to the Zacks Investment Research article “5 Stocks to Buy in Today’s Best Industries.” In fact, about 50 percent of the rise … Continue reading “Best Industries to Invest In During 2016”

Great news! Interest rates are near record lows. It’s a wonderful time to borrow money. Need a new car? If your credit is good, zero interest rates are available. Maybe you are in the market for a home. A 30-year Mortgage can be had for as low as 3.13%. But what if you are starting … Continue reading “How to Achieve High Income In a Zero Interest Rate World”

Many retired people have discovered that Social security and their retirement funds (IRA, 401(k) and other retirement vehicles) are not enough to support the lifestyle they envision. So, how can you find more ways to keep your retirement on track? One idea is to use your home as your personal bank. Most retirees own their … Continue reading “Your Home as a Source for Funding Your Retirement”

The clock’s ticking on getting your taxes timely filed. While you’re going through your records trying to figure out what you can and can’t write off here’s five interesting tax benefits that are at your disposal which you may have been unaware of. That Friend Who Borrowed Money and Never Paid You Back (Non-Business Bad … Continue reading “5 Tax Benefits That Often Slip Under the Radar”

The 80/20 Rule Most of us have heard of the 80/20 Rule. In life the rule means that 20 percent of your activities result in 80 percent of your happiness. At work the rule says that only 20 percent of employees produce 80 percent of a company’s earnings.   Economists will tell you that the top … Continue reading “The One Rule I Pay Attention To”

The Most Used and Most Important Skill Several years ago I spoke at a conference for internet marketers in South Florida. I spoke endlessly about ways to start and grow an online business. After each session I spoke at I would ask the crowd if they had any questions. Inevitably, there were many. I don’t … Continue reading “The One Skill Needed to Make Money Online”

Train of Thought… or Apathy? “People wish to be settled, but only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Welcome back, my friend, to a new day. Each day offers a new chance, a rebirth. But do we take it? As chance would have it, last … Continue reading “Stuck on the Train to Nowhere”

Defining Success When I was getting my first online business up and running I was very giddy. I was excited and talked about how successful I was going to be incessantly. One night at dinner when I was in the middle of another gleeful rant about the new business my wife asked me a question … Continue reading “Your Definition Matters”

Are Bad Times Really a Blessing? This week I’m going to talk about something different… something that will allow you to look at the negative in a completely different light. Hey, it wasn’t me who burned the economy by allowing banks to leverage their assets by 30:1, I’m just the spectator trying to make my … Continue reading “The Blessings We Don't Always See”

Defining Success When I was getting my first online business up and running I was very giddy. I was excited and talked about how successful I was going to be incessantly. One night at dinner when I was in the middle of another gleeful rant about the new business my wife asked me a question … Continue reading “Is This Success?”

Using Twitter for Fun and Profit Well crap, they told me I was doing it wrong again. Twitter. I just read a new study that shattered what I’d been told about how to use the social media tool. I can’t say I’m surprised. Businesses and people are still on a journey to figure out this … Continue reading “Can You Really Make Money with a Free Twitter Account?”