When you are looking to get a better selling price for stock you own or you want to generate income, you write covered calls. On the flip side, when you are looking for a better buying price for stock you want to own or you want to generate some income, you write put options. The [...]

In our culture, the main goal of retirement is to put our working days behind us and devote ourselves to the pursuit of pleasure. Many find, though, that continuing to work in some form keeps them active and gives their lives purpose. Changing your concept of retirement may even allow you to retire sooner.

Commodity prices have in many cases reached new record high levels over the past year. In spite of high prices the long term trend is still up and likely will be for a long time to come. Skilled commodity traders are indeed making their fortunes as markets soar.

There is a marked increase in Texas bank foreclosures, and this offers a valuable investment opportunity for property bargain hunters. Virtually anyone is able to take advantage of this market, you don't have to have a great deal of experience in the property market, just a few items of know how to ensure that you [...]

With the crunch being experienced by our economy, it is not hard to imagine why a lot of people are looking for other methods by which they can allow additional cash to flow into their bank account each month. Well, you can choose to babysit the baby in the next block, you can even allow [...]

You have done your homework, looked into various options, and have decided that you'd like to add an annuity to your retirement investment portfolio. The question remains, should you choose a fixed annuity or a variable annuity? There is greater stability and security with a fixed one, but a variable one has the potential to [...]

With the likely passage of the "Cap and Trade" bill, many investors are jumping on the renewable energy bandwagon. And why not. With the government about to mandate a cap-and-trade program that will drive up the cost of electricity, there are many new opportunities to capitalize on the flow of investment dollars from public and [...]

Success doesn't come without some effort and investment on your part. The cost of paying $997 for a class, or even buying a product, may discourage many people from taking a leap of faith to try it out despite the proven positive results. Yet, they are willing to throw away thousands of dollars on programs [...]

Currently his pension plans been cut in half and he doesnt have enough money to die, sings John Rich, of the country music duo Big - Rich, in his new, controversial song, Shutting Detroit Down. Two things nobody is ever financially ready for, particularly if he or she is a money spender: retirement and demise. [...]

A money market fund is a professionally managed mutual fund which invests in highly liquid securities usually called money market instruments such as U.S. Treasuries, CDs or Certificates of Deposit or repurchase agreements. On average the maturity of money market securities is around 90 days. These funds share similarities to mutual funds with a notable [...]