Finding Good Money Market Funds Or the Best CD Rates

October 25, 2009 · Posted in CD & Investments · Comments Off 

When it comes to money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CD) type investments, there is not a whole lot of glamour. This may be for good reason, as they are certainly not the sexiest investments available today. However, they do play a very valuable role. Money market accounts and CD’s are for the most conservative of investors. When it comes to CD’s and money market accounts, preservation of capital is paramount. We will take a closer look at the roles these unsexy investments have.

Actually, money market accounts and CD accounts often play rather different roles. Most commonly, money market accounts, or money market funds fill the need for temporary investment. This allows active investors, the ability to utilize the money market accounts as short-term investment tools. Read more

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The Best Investments For First Time Investors

August 7, 2009 · Posted in Investments · Comments Off 

Are you new to investing? If so, you have taken a big step towards making a lot of money. If you use this opportunity right, you can get yourself into a very good place. You can increase your wealth exponentially over time and stabilize your financial security. This means being able to afford the things you want and love and live a much less stressful life.

As a first time investor, what are the best investments? It’s hard to say that there is a better investment for one person to another. There is no overall best investment. If there is one investment that was the best it would have no risk and could make you a ton of money. If that investment existed, that’s where everyone would invest and nowhere else. That investment does not exist. Read more

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