Investment Blog October Archive

Man charged for making a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

10/31/08 14:27

Up to this day, I keep on wondering why people invest or start in a scheme that they know will collapse at some point, such as a Ponzi scheme. There is no real business in a scheme where people earn money from other members who invest in it.

And after the fall, the results can be disastrous for the initiator, like this man from Florida who has swindled more than $20 million from University of Miami employees.

Link: Florida man charged in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme - CNN.com

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Tax Havens and Opaque Banking Policies

Different financial policies can really make conflicts once they match up in the international stage. While government officials can still find ways to solve these conflicts, they cannot be avoided.

Such is the case when it comes to banking laws. Some are just more transparent than others. Switzerland, known for its opaque banking laws, is now under siege by its neighbors to be more transparent in its banking policies because the country becomes a tax haven for evaders.

Link: Developed Countries Get Tough on International Tax Havens

Surviving the Jungle: Investing Guide

The success or failure of investments rely on the dictate of the global and local economy. During these hard times of recession and unstable economy, an investor should be well-equipped with the proper knowledge to troubleshoot his way out the economic conflicts. How can one be able to pull this off successfully? It is answered by these helpful tips on investment tips on how to conquer a volatile market.

Link: Moneyweb - Soapbox - Five investment tips for conquering volatile markets

Foreclosure Investments

It probably does not sound well, but you can still make hefty amounts of money during these times if you know how to invest well.

And this is in the field of foreclosure property enlistment. Basically, you will just have to purchase good bargains and wait until the investment multiplies in value. It is always a cycle of economic ups and downs. This is a bit worse, but it isn't that surprising at all.

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Investing Science

If you are planning to invest your hard-earned cash then you should read Dean Junkans' "The Anatomy of Investing". It will teach you step by step from the basic to the very complex investing method and strategies and once you've learn Junkans' method, you'll be ready to get you investment program into motion.

Dean Junkans has worked with individual investors wealth management firms successfully throughout the country. He also has several financial world leaders touting his successful strategies.

Link: The Absolute Best Resource for Successful Investing.

Stocks or Bonds?

John Bogle, founder of Vanguard Group, says the most long term investors should be in stocks. Yet he owns more bonds about two-thirds of his current portfolio. His investments are at the conservative stage in his life.

In investing, you should know and understand you tolerance for risk, readjust your portfolio if volatile and down markets cause you anxiety.

Link: MoneyNews - Bogle: Bonds Help Me Sleep Nights