Investing

What exactly is the S&P 500?...In this article, we will take a deeper dive into the S&P 500, explain what the stock market index is, provide a background, and review how the S&P 500 determines which stocks are included in the index.

Here's a REIT backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. government - and yielding 5.8%.

Long-term oriented investors and speculators should be aware of the near-term trends but they should also be aware of the conditions that will lead to a shift from a bear market to a bull market. Here, we focus on five factors that precede major bottoms in precious metals.

It is still not too late for thinking people to review their present holdings and consider how steep price declines will impact their financial and life plans over the next decade and beyond.

The difference between 1) investing and speculating, and 2) understanding risk tolerance are two primary points for any investor seeking to make sound decisions with their money to understand.

For the investor who understands the unprecedented risks in the financial system, the next few years could turn a massive potential loss to economic peace of mind and financial security. Here's why - and how.

Once the trigger gets pulled asset classes across the spectrum will be bludgeoned.

You can invest in all the right things, but if you fail to master your own psychology, it’s still possible to fall victim to financial self-sabotage. Today's infographic highlights 6 common mistakes that investors make - and how to avoid them!

Here are 5 gold ETFs for dip buyers and skittish investors to consider.

Investing is about risk and economic risk is today greater than at anytime in history whether we look at stocks, bonds or property. Fortunately, however, it is possible to insure against the risk of a banking collapse, the crash of most asset classes and the final destruction of the currency system. Here's how.