It is a known fact that franchise owners usually have a better chance of success as a business operator than an independent start up owner. The likelihood of success can be attributed to a proven and tested business model, existing market brand, support and training from the franchisor. The question is, are [...]
Investing in a Direct Participating Program (DPP) like oil/gas drilling is out of reach for most small investors based on the accredited investor requirements. The rules and regulations imposed by the government may appear to favor wealthy investors over the less funded investors. Fortunately, there is a way for individuals to invest [...]
Our U.S. economy for the past seven years can be summed up in two words, “It Sucks”. Hard earned money is being sucked from the American consumers because of higher costs for goods and services. There is only one thing that should be on an investor’s mind and that is capital preservation.
Many [...]
Socially responsible investors select investments based on a company’s contributions for the social good. Businesses that are involved in things like alcohol, tobacco, and weapons manufacturing are often avoided for companies that are good to the environment, practicing workplace diversity and increasing product quality and safety.
Morally responsible investing on the other hand, takes the [...]
Diamonds may be a woman’s best friend, but treat them as lucrative investments and they can become your best friend as well –no matter what gender you are. Specifically, we are talking about colored diamonds. While colorless diamonds are rare gemstones, only 1 in 10,000 diamonds are colored and come in different shades [...]
If you are looking for a way to participate in the rising silver and gold markets without risking your hard earned money, there is a solution. Everbank has a product called MarketSafe Certificate of Deposit. There is no risk and you literally have nothing to lose.
“-market-driven returns combined with the financial security [...]
If you have never heard of this strategy before, you are probably not alone, but believe me it does exist. Investors in the know have been using this “distortion” in the world’s currency market to make some high returns for decades. A word of caution: this strategy is not for the faint of [...]
