# Investing - The First Step is the Steepest by Garry I Macdonald
When starting out on your investment journey, one of the critical stages involves setting the foundations. In fact one of the most common questions I receive from clients is . . . OK, you've convinced me that property investing is the way to build serious wealth. So where do I start?
# Trust Deed Investments - Mitigating the Loss of Capital Risk by James Orr
There are 9 real risks to investing in trust deeds or becoming a private lender that loans money secured by real estate. Today, I will be discussing with you the risk of loss of capital and how to help mitigate that risk. First, let's talk about what the risk is.
# The 8 Risks of Trust Deed Investing by James Orr
If you have ever considered lending money secured by real estate to get a higher return, then you will want to know about the 8 risk factors of trust deed investing. These are the real risks that you will face as a private lender, for which I have also included some brief tips on how to mitigate these risks. First, there is a chance that you could lose all of the amount you have invested and you could need additional funds beyond what you've already invested.
# A New Candlestick Pattern Just Rode Into Town by William Kurtz
Everyone knows the bullish "Morning Star" Candlestick pattern, which is composed of three bars - a tall black candle, then a small "Star," and then a tall white candle. A four-bar variant is known, as well, containing two Stars between the black candle and the while candle. And now we have still another variant, which contains three Stars rather than one or two; and it may have bullish propensities just like the others. It's off to a good start.
# The Best Time to Start Investing by James Leitz
Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you should start investing NOW, without knowing anything about your personal financial situation. If you do not have your financial ducks in a row you should not be putting your financial life at risk. Here we suggest the best time to get started as an investor, and where to invest.
# Fundamentals Point to Lower Market Prices Ahead by Neil George
The trouble with the general stock market, commodities, and even supposedly super safe Treasuries, is that while the usual suspects on Wall Street keep pitching them as buys - the reality is that the underlying fundamentals just won't back up the promises of better days for investors in these vehicles. As much as many of us would like to will it that the markets will just get back to normal and start rebuilding portfolio values - the facts are that they won't and can't.
# Death of a Savings Bond Owner by J Procious
The death of a U.S. Savings Bond holder has some ownership and tax responsibilities for the surviving bond holders. There is a protocol established by the U.S. Treasury in redeeming bonds owned by deceased bond holders.
# How Much Capital Should I Risk on Each Trade? by Cory A. Mitchell
You do not want to risk more than 1% of your capital on any trade (1% or less is ideal, 2% should be the absolute maximum). You can use all your capital for one trade, but you must set a stop that will get you out of the position if 1% of your capital is lost. For instance, if your account is $30,000, you can buy 1000 shares of a $30 stock, but if the stock drops to $29.70 you must exit your position as you will have a loss of $300 which is 1% of your capital.
# Wealth Building - Part 2 - Keys to Investor Success and Wealth Building by Mike Bridges
Wealth building boils down to three basic criteria and your desire to use them. With the implementation of these criteria you may succeed. Without them, you will surely fail. Keep reading as we dive into the three nuggets of wisdom.
# Trust Deed Investments - Mitigating the Property Valuation Risk by James Orr
You may know that there are 9 risks associated with trust deed investing. Today, I will be talking about the second risk, the risk of uncertain property valuation and how to mitigate it. Just like there is inherent risk in trying to determine the value of a business and its stock before investing in it, there is also risk in determining the value of a property that you are considering lending on as a private lender.
When starting out on your investment journey, one of the critical stages involves setting the foundations. In fact one of the most common questions I receive from clients is . . . OK, you've convinced me that property investing is the way to build serious wealth. So where do I start?
# Trust Deed Investments - Mitigating the Loss of Capital Risk by James Orr
There are 9 real risks to investing in trust deeds or becoming a private lender that loans money secured by real estate. Today, I will be discussing with you the risk of loss of capital and how to help mitigate that risk. First, let's talk about what the risk is.
# The 8 Risks of Trust Deed Investing by James Orr
If you have ever considered lending money secured by real estate to get a higher return, then you will want to know about the 8 risk factors of trust deed investing. These are the real risks that you will face as a private lender, for which I have also included some brief tips on how to mitigate these risks. First, there is a chance that you could lose all of the amount you have invested and you could need additional funds beyond what you've already invested.
# A New Candlestick Pattern Just Rode Into Town by William Kurtz
Everyone knows the bullish "Morning Star" Candlestick pattern, which is composed of three bars - a tall black candle, then a small "Star," and then a tall white candle. A four-bar variant is known, as well, containing two Stars between the black candle and the while candle. And now we have still another variant, which contains three Stars rather than one or two; and it may have bullish propensities just like the others. It's off to a good start.
# The Best Time to Start Investing by James Leitz
Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you should start investing NOW, without knowing anything about your personal financial situation. If you do not have your financial ducks in a row you should not be putting your financial life at risk. Here we suggest the best time to get started as an investor, and where to invest.
# Fundamentals Point to Lower Market Prices Ahead by Neil George
The trouble with the general stock market, commodities, and even supposedly super safe Treasuries, is that while the usual suspects on Wall Street keep pitching them as buys - the reality is that the underlying fundamentals just won't back up the promises of better days for investors in these vehicles. As much as many of us would like to will it that the markets will just get back to normal and start rebuilding portfolio values - the facts are that they won't and can't.
# Death of a Savings Bond Owner by J Procious
The death of a U.S. Savings Bond holder has some ownership and tax responsibilities for the surviving bond holders. There is a protocol established by the U.S. Treasury in redeeming bonds owned by deceased bond holders.
# How Much Capital Should I Risk on Each Trade? by Cory A. Mitchell
You do not want to risk more than 1% of your capital on any trade (1% or less is ideal, 2% should be the absolute maximum). You can use all your capital for one trade, but you must set a stop that will get you out of the position if 1% of your capital is lost. For instance, if your account is $30,000, you can buy 1000 shares of a $30 stock, but if the stock drops to $29.70 you must exit your position as you will have a loss of $300 which is 1% of your capital.
# Wealth Building - Part 2 - Keys to Investor Success and Wealth Building by Mike Bridges
Wealth building boils down to three basic criteria and your desire to use them. With the implementation of these criteria you may succeed. Without them, you will surely fail. Keep reading as we dive into the three nuggets of wisdom.
# Trust Deed Investments - Mitigating the Property Valuation Risk by James Orr
You may know that there are 9 risks associated with trust deed investing. Today, I will be talking about the second risk, the risk of uncertain property valuation and how to mitigate it. Just like there is inherent risk in trying to determine the value of a business and its stock before investing in it, there is also risk in determining the value of a property that you are considering lending on as a private lender.
