We had a strange decline in stock markets this week and many average private investors are asking themselves (and FB groups) if it‘s time to buy on that setback. Here‘s my answer. It‘s been a while since I last wrote an article on my blog mostly for private reasons. But times are existing at the moment and reading through social …
The Turnaround Letter
Want to invest in turnaround companies? Look at The Turnaround Letter! Here I am again. After a break I needed for so many things which were on my agenda, I’m back with my blog. I’m a private value investor as you know and I’m searching for outstanding companies at a bargain. The cheaper a company the higher the possible return. …
Mistakes of inexperienced investors
We’re in a bull market since the crash of 2008, and many young investors only know share prices go up. This may the reason why they buy the wrong companies. Here are two examples. I often point out that I read through social media to get a notion of what the average private investor does. I’m in some Facebook groups …
5 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes Most People Make
Individual retirement planning is one of the most important financial goals. There are a lot of mistakes which can put your golden years in financial jeopardy. Do it right by avoiding these 5 common mistakes and increase your chances of enjoying a retired life full of economic independence. 1. Not Planning or Starting Too Late There are numerous studies which show that …
Buy Companies, not Shares
What’s up with the investment market? Stocks are falling since weeks. They are as unpopular as they haven’t been for a long time. Volatility seems to become normal. It’s hard for the average investor to sail through these rough waters. After these many years of a bull market, nobody knows where the financial markets will go with the companies in …
Market is falling – Investor’s time is coming
2018 was a time of joy and grief for any market participant. Stock market went up and down and ended up – unfortunately – very sad. What to do now? Let’s start with a good news for the average stock investor. You could have done worse if you would have invested in Bitcoin. The sharp loss of more than 80% …
Buying an investment property for rental under the new tax plan
This guest post is from Onerent, a state of the art leasing & property management service. Given the new proposed United States tax plan from the Trump administration, investing in real estate has some potential implications for a new investor. Most consider the changes extremrely beneficial to first-time real estate investors in particular. To cover the basics first, the existing …
Bitcoin Scams and How to Avoid Them
Since my last article on Bitcoin last December, the cryptocurrency fell from almost $20,000 to under $4,000. I told you back then not to invest in Bitcoin. Today’s article is about Bitcoin Scams an how to avoid them. Blockchain technology is very interesting and paying with cryptocurrencies may be the future, but using it as an investment vehicle is not the …
Why You Should Check Your Credit Score Before Buying A Home
Buying a home is a great thing for many of us. There are a lot of things you have to consider. Your credit score is one it. Find out, why you should check it, before buying a home. In some of the latest articles, you could learn about buying a property. Most of us need a mortgage to buy a home …
An Investor’s Guide to Gold
If you have decided to diversify your investment by adding some gold, there is indeed much to consider. Gold, like any other valuable commodity, goes up or down in value, and you should determine exactly how much you are prepared to invest before making any enquiries. If you are thinking of adding some gold to your portfolio, in this investor’s …