Mika Hamilton

Four Things to Consider Before Investing in the Financial Markets

Are you ready to make money in the stock market? Investing is an important step towards building your personal wealth, and there are many things to consider before you begin. Your present financial situation You need to begin by evaluating your current financial situation. Consider your assets, your liabilities, your total household income and the amount of discretionary income that you... (posted by Mika Hamilton 4 years 110 days ago.)

Wealthy Middle-Class Poor and the Differences in How They Handle Their Money

Believe it or not, middle class people are bigger spendthrifts than their wealthy counterparts, spending more for cars, clothes boats and other big ticket items than the rich. Don't believe it? Well, it's true, according to Thomas J. Stanley, Ph. D. and William D. Danko, Ph. D., who wrote the surprising 1996 book "The Millionaire Next Door." Danko and Stanley studied the... (posted by Mika Hamilton 4 years 124 days ago.)

Understanding What Makes the Stock Market Move Up and Down

Successful investing requires more then just a little bit of know how and a dash of luck. It requires a cool head, an analytical mind, and the ability to make quick money decisions. This is especially true when investing in the stock market. Investing naturally comes with a level of risk. The market's activity fluctuates on a daily basis during the opening and closing bells. (posted by Mika Hamilton 5 years 283 days ago.)

Pros and Cons Of Investing In Penny Stocks

Typically when you think of trading stocks, the major stock exchanges may come to mind like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). A Penny stock is a low priced security for a very small company with a market capitalization of under $500 million and usually trade in very low volumes. Penny stocks... (posted by Mika Hamilton 5 years 283 days ago.)

Mutual Fund Investing Pros and Cons

Mutual funds have often seemed like a golden investment because what can be a relatively small amount of money ends up being greatly diversified. The core idea of this kind of investment goes back to the basic rule of, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. In recent years it has become more apparent that there is no such thing as a guaranteed investment. Companies that appear to be solid from all angles can quickly... (posted by Mika Hamilton 6 years 19 days ago.)

Budgeting Your Way to Financial Freedom

Financial freedom cannot be achieved without budgeting. Budgeting involves tracking your sources of income and more importantly tracking your expenses. It is novel tool for controlling your expenses and making you aware of how you spend your money. At the outset, budgeting may seem to be onerous and boring, particularly for those of us who hate numbers. But once you realize the benefits emanating from it, you will... (posted by Mika Hamilton 6 years 319 days ago.)