Buffett Is As Wise As Ever
I went to the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting last weekend in Omaha, and as always, walked away with some good perspectives. The question-and-answer session with Buffett…
Money Smart Women Conferences a Hit
The three Money Smart Women Conferences on investing proved to be popular events again, attracting good crowds and providing a wealth of investing tidbits. I especially…
Roth IRA: Convert It or Not?
Recent tax changes have several financial planners extolling the virtues of converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA. It makes sense for…
A Lesson on Diversifying
Following is a view about diversification, from financial educator Ellis Traub: All of us know that it’s not smart to put all of our eggs in…
Investing & Savings Websites
If you’re looking for ways to increase your investing knowledge, consider these resources from the Securities and Exchange Commission: http://www.sec.gov/investor/teachers.shtml http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/quiz.htm http://www.investoreducation.org
What to Buy Kids for Holidays?
A grandmother once asked me what else she could give her grandchildren instead of savings bonds. She wanted to start their investing habits… She should consider…
Get on Financial Success Freeway
There is no quick road to riches, and hot tips are dangerous. But you still can take a shortcut to success. Here’s how: 1) Pay off…
Practice investing skills
Want to invest but scared to start with your hard-earned cash? Try your skills–or improve them–at http://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com. It’s a site where you can create a model…
Magic of Compounding
Albert Einstein said, “The eighth wonder of the world is compound interest.” He’s still right, even in today’s marketplace.” Good investors use this magic. But can…
What Type of Investor Are You?
With so many investments choices today, it’s important to know what type of investor you are or want to be. Are you cautious, nervous, aggressive, impetuous?…
The Money Godmother 