Investments

Richard Russell to investors: get liquid before the crash

Market forecaster Richard Russell is advising investors to get out of stocks and into gold and cash as all signs point to a major crash...
newspaper stock market section, with pennies

Reading between the lines of a hedge fund industry comeback

Billions are pouring into the hedge fund industry, but most firms have yet to reach high water mark and performance numbers may be skewed.
high water mark

Bear market buzz builds as stock market grows more unpredictable

The bear market buzz has been getting louder as recent events scare investors, but while some analysts see a crash, others see a correction.
A grizzly bear in the wild

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Canadian treasury bonds: Invest in the Great White North

If you're an investor who wants to invest in foreign treasury bonds, Bankrate suggests you consider Canadian bonds and exchange-traded funds.
The Canadian national flag.

GM Stock price shoots up after IPO today

GM Stock was offered for the first time in 17 months today. The stock price is slowly rising; this could be the biggest IPO in NYSE history.
NYSE

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Nasdaq rebalancing reduces hedge fund manipulation of Apple stock

Reducing Apple's weight on the Nasdaq-100 makes Apple shares less vulnerable to rumors spread by hedge funds to manipulate the entire index.
apple stock

Gates and Buffett urge billionaires to give away half their money

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett announced a campaign Wednesday to convince America's billionaires to give away half their money to charity...
Bill Gates on stage at a conference

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

CFTC taking action against precious metal investment businesses

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed suit against American Precious Metals, a company that offered fraudulent investments.
Gold and Silver

Pandora files for $100 million IPO

Pandora, the online music service, has filed the initial paperwork with the SEC in order to hold an initial public offering for $100 million.
Pandora

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

Gold futures hit record high, investors urged to jump in

Gold futures, silver prices and other precious metals rose to record highs after European bond collapse and the Fed's $600 billion bond run.
Polish gold bars of varying sizes.

Automatic 401(k) enrollment plans less effective than opt-in

Automatic enrollment of employees into 401(k) plans don't, as it turns out, guarantee that they will contribute as much as they could.
A 401k fund

Vulture investors move from flippers to landlords in down market

Vulture investors are taking advantage of depressed home prices and securing long-term profit by renting out homes instead of flipping them.
a turkey vulture with a huge wingspan in flight

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

New Say on Pay rule gives shareholders vote on CEO compensation

The Say on Pay rule the SEC approved Wednesday as part of the Dodd-Frank Act lets shareholders decide whether CEOs are worth their salaries.
executive pay

Large banks could place limits on debit card use

The nations' largest banks, increasingly coming under fire from legislation curbing excessive fees, may start limiting debit card usage.
Debit