Are Women Investing Enough by Pete Mitchell

Taking control of your financial future may be even more important for women than it is for men. Here’s why women need to invest and save actively.

Do Your Investments Match Your Risk Tolerance?

DO YOUR INVESTMENTS MATCH YOUR RISK TOLERANCE? Now is a good time to examine what’s in your portfolio. The stock market is unsettled … and perhaps its fluctuations are unsettling you. It’s a stressful time for the economy and Wall Street, and you may be concerned about your portfolio given what’s going on with oil [...]

Survivor Options On Bonds by Pete Mitchell

Have you heard of the “survivor option”? How about a “death put”? These rather bleak terms reference a very useful choice for beneficiaries who inherit certain kinds of corporate bonds. This option has become increasingly common.

BRIC Nations by Pete Mitchell

Brazil. Russia. India. China. These four nations have some of the fastest-growing economies on earth and are becoming drivers in the world economy. In the coming decades, they may command as much attention as the U.S., Japan and other “heavy hitters” … or more.

Preferred Stocks Presented by Pete Mitchell

Before I explain preferred stocks, let me explain dividends. Dividends are a part of the earnings that a corporation has that are paid out to it’s shareholders – usually on a quarterly basis. Let me give an example. Let’s say you own 1 share of xyz company, and that company is paying out a $5 annual dividend. Every quarter you would receive $1.25 for every share that you owned.

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