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PASSIVE INCOME; FACT OR FICTION-Part 2

Written on September 28, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing, make money, parents, stocks

This 2 part series will uncover the pros and cons of some popular “passive income strategies.” Part 1 explored making money on line. Today learn whether investing in real estate, stocks, and bonds is a sure fire method of “easy and passive money.”

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A Sneak Peak; Inside Barbara Friedberg’s Personal Portfolio-Part 1

Written on September 7, 2010 by Barb in bond, carnival, investing, stocks, Yakezie

Although my investment portfolio went up and down, I got used to the volatility. I was still afraid of “losing it all,” but learned through study, that if I diversified my assets, the ups and downs of my portfolio would even out. I didn’t know it at the time, but my RISK TOLERANCE was governing my investment decisions.

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MBA Course: Investing & Portfolio Management-Class 2

Written on June 13, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing, mutual funds

Learn about bond investing from an MBA professor. Simple and to the point. Maximize return and minimize risk.

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HERE IS AN INVESTMENT GUARANTEED TO KEEP PACE WITH INFLATION-Part 2

Written on May 4, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing

Even with 3% inflation per year (the historical average), your $10.00 meal out will cost $13.44 in 10 years. Now, bump inflation up to 5% and watch that $10.00 meal go up to $16.29. Now, apply those inflation increases to EVERYTHING YOU BUY. Don’t think you will avoid inflation in the future.

Here’s another investment which keeps up with inflation and is also issued by the government: TREASURY INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES. They have the same goal as Series I Savings Bonds, TO PROTECT YOUR CASH FROM INFLATION RISK so when you need it in the future, the purchasing power hasn’t been eroded.

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HERE IS A GUARANTEED WAY FOR YOUR MONEY TO KEEP PACE WITH INFLATION-Part 1

Written on May 2, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing

“Inflation is the one form of taxation that can be imposed without legislation.” Milton Friedman

One economic problem we avoided in recent years is the inflation monster. As Milton Friedman, the famous economist mentioned, inflation is just like a tax and makes EVERYTHING YOU BUY MORE EXPENSIVE! It is really painful when the soda 12 pack you bought last year for $2.50 costs $4.50 this year. That’s the sting of inflation.

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