While many previous articles on this site have been bullish on oil and natural gas stocks, investors should hold off on buying anytime soon for a variety of factors. Yes, it is certainly impossible to time the market, and buying for the long term is always best. But, due to the record cold weather in […]
Archives for January 2014
Should You Tell People What You Invest In?
John and I used to play golf regularly until one day he started asking me about what stocks I invested in. At this point in time, I refused to tell him what I was specifically doing until he mentioned what he was doing and just wanted to know why I was doing whatever I was […]
Do These Five Things Prevent You From Earning More Money?
Do you want to earn more money but feel like there’s always something standing in your way? At The College Investor, it has been proven over and over that side businesses can turn into huge businesses and that college students can earn money while still in school. There are, of course, limiting factors like time […]
Apple – iPhone Falls Short but Story Still Intact after 1Q14 Earnings Report
Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) earnings results for 1Q14 released yesterday, on initial review, were mixed. EPS and sales were ahead of consensus forecasts, but iPhone volumes and 2Q guidance fell short of Street expectations. This has led to a sell-off in the shares and a possible buying opportunity for those interested in looking at Apple long, […]
Chesapeake Energy is Poised to Grow
Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE: CHK) has undergone a reorganization and started to deliver on plans to transform the organization into a top tier operator in the E&P sector. Management plans achieve this by more efficiently deploying cash, targeting profitable growth and divesting non-core assets. Chesapeake is exposed some of the best fields and locations under […]
The Five Worst Financial Mistakes Students Make
Your college years have the potential to become the most unforgettable time of your life for many students. Usually, this time is filled with a sense of freedom, parties, nights and weeks of studies, love and friendship. It’s a pity, but financial errors and troubles can be a part of your college years as well, […]
Going Debt Free in 2014 – 5 Tips To Make This The Best Financial Year Yet
Getting out of debt is always one of the most chosen New Year’s resolutions in any year besides losing weight. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most broken resolutions too. However, 2014 is going to be different. This year you’re going to keep the promise you make to get out of debt. Here are five […]
This is Not Your Father’s Beverage Industry for Investing
No one has to tell college students that its a new era for investing in the beverage industry. While the major firms such as Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), and Diageo (NYSE: DEO) offer much for investors, the growth is just not there anymore. The predicted growth rates for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Diageo are […]
What’s Middle Class Today and How You Can Change Your Social Status
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the middle class – what is it? Is it going away? How can you get into it or move out of it? What about the different sub-classes within it: the lower and upper middle class? There are no strict thresholds defining the middle class, but most distinguish the middle class […]
7 Ways To (Almost) Effortlessly Save Money
I really like to save money, but who doesn’t? What I don’t like however, is money saving tactics (like extreme couponing) that require a ton of effort only to save a few bucks. I prefer to put in a little legwork to reap the savings long term. If you’re looking for some easy ways to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Saving For Retirement
Last year, I created a guide to help you get out of your student loan debt. Because it was so successful, I thought I would something similar with starting to invest for retirement. With all of the different acronyms, strategies, and tools out there, how would anyone know where to start? In an effort to […]
AGCO – A Value Play in the Agriculture Sector
Increasing demand for agricultural equipment from growing food demand and the improved financial condition of farmers drove earnings and the shares of AGCO up since 2009. However, demand for ag equipment in 2014 is expected to decline slightly and current forecasts are for softness to continue into 2015. But, this is priced into the shares […]
The Truth About Earning More Money
You know my style by now – I don’t worry about the latte factor, I don’t care if you want to go out to dinner and order drinks with friends. I think these are the simple pleasures in life. And while these things cost money, my mindset is simple: I’d rather earn more than spend […]
90% of the World’s Millionaires Do This To Create Wealth
Over the last two centuries, about 90 percent of the world’s millionaires have been created from: investing in real estate. For the average investor, real estate offers the best way to develop significant wealth. As with any and all forms of investing, it is best to get started early with real estate so you can […]
How To Make $100k in College: These Students Prove Making Good Money in College Is Possible!
Have you heard this before: College students don’t invest because they don’t have any money! A reader called me out and said that my story about working and investing while in college was rare, and that most college students earn next to nothing. I call B.S. In fact, I think most college students CAN earn […]
Grow Your Nest Egg: 7 Different Retirement Accounts to Choose From
When it comes to saving for retirement, you have so many options in front of you that it’s hard to make an excuse not to get started. I’ve never worked for a company that offered employer based retirement plans – that was my excuse for not getting started. But, the truth is you don’t have […]