Investing

October 4, 2017 | Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | DCOM
Stock of the Week

October 4, 2017 | Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | DCOM

Ryan C. Kelley, CFA | October 2, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is an experienced bank focused on slow-and-steady growth. Bucks from Boring Dime Community Bancshares,…

Timing the Precious Metals Market
Investing

Timing the Precious Metals Market

Scott A. Travers | October 2, 2017

Can you time the market for buying precious metals? Only if you’re lucky, says Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author.

Investing in Gold
Investing

Investing in Gold

Scott A. Travers | September 29, 2017

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, asserts that people should have some of their investment portfolio in gold. Find out more in the video!

Gold as an Investment
Investing

Gold as an Investment

Scott A. Travers | September 28, 2017

Should you invest in gold? Find out directly from Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author of The Insider’s Guide to US Coin Values.

Best 3 Stocks on “Frontier” Markets
Investing

Best 3 Stocks on “Frontier” Markets

Sandra Ackermann-Schaufler, CFA | September 26, 2017

Many “frontier” markets offer cheaper valuations and stronger growth than developed and emerging markets. Here are three of the best stocks.

You Could Profit Big with These Five Stocks
Stocks

You Could Profit Big with These Five Stocks

Laird ­Bieger | September 26, 2017

The young, little-known companies that Laird Bieger picks for the mutual fund he co-manages like to shake things up a lot.

September 27, 2017 | Honeywell International Inc. | HON
Stock of the Week

September 27, 2017 | Honeywell International Inc. | HON

John Augustine, CFA | September 25, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is looking to the world’s growing need for aircraft and the increasingly complex technologies…

The Worst Investments You Can Make from a Tax Standpoint
The Pay-Less-Tax Man

The Worst Investments You Can Make from a Tax Standpoint

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS | September 15, 2017

These 14 investment mistakes can be very costly tax-wise. Use these strategies to avoid or minimize your taxes from investing transactions.

Do Stock Splits Matter?
Stocks

Do Stock Splits Matter?

Charles Rotblut, CFA | September 14, 2017

Don’t expect some popular stocks to “split” despite sky-high share prices…and don’t assume that a split would make their shares even more attractive.

Bottom-Fishing Retail and Energy Stocks for 2017
Stocks

Bottom-Fishing Retail and Energy Stocks for 2017

George Putnam | September 14, 2017

As retail and energy have plunged, a handful of companies in those two sectors don’t deserve to see their share prices continue to suffer.

September 20, 2017 | Comfort Systems USA Inc. | FIX
Stock of the Week

September 20, 2017 | Comfort Systems USA Inc. | FIX

William E. Costello, CFA | September 14, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is in the business of making people comfortable, and business is growing. Building Basics…

September 13, 2017 | PayPal Holdings Inc. | PYPL
Stock of the Week

September 13, 2017 | PayPal Holdings Inc. | PYPL

David Meier | September 8, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is a pioneer in the field of digital payments, and it’s growing with the…

September 6, 2017 | Tower Semiconductor Ltd. | TSEM
Stock of the Week

September 6, 2017 | Tower Semiconductor Ltd. | TSEM

Craig Hodges | September 1, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is a specialty manufacturer of high-tech components that are in high demand. Specialty Chips…

How to Negotiate a Good Starting Salary

How to Negotiate a Good Starting Salary

Deborah Brown-Volkman | August 31, 2017

Many job applicants settle for less salary than they deserve. How to get more…

Best Undiscovered Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Best Undiscovered Funds

Greg Carlson | August 31, 2017

Some funds have yet to be discovered by investors but offer appealing strategies. They could help boost your investment returns for years to come.