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 Actually Tell People What’s in Your Portfolio?
John and I used to play golf regularly until one day when 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 […]
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 5 Worst Financial Mistakes College Students Make
Your college years have the potential to become the most unforgettable time of your life — as is the case 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 […]
Going Debt-Free: 5 Tips to Make This the Best Financial Year
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, this year is going to be different. This year you’re going to keep the promise you make to get out of debt. Here are […]
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 […]
The Middle Class 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 subclasses within it: the lower and upper middle class? There are no strict thresholds defining the middle class, but most distinguish the middle class […]
7 Effective Ways to (Almost) Effortlessly Save Money
I really like to save money, but who doesn’t? What I don’t like, however, are 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 over the 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 Straightforward 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 by 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 put […]
How to Make $100K in College: Students Prove It’s Possible
“College students don’t invest because they don’t have any money!” Have you heard that before? 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 decent […]
Grow Your Nest Egg: 7 Different Retirement Account Options
When it comes to saving for retirement, you have so many options in front of you that it’s difficult 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 to […]
Building an Income Portfolio to Achieve a Monthly Income
Investing seems pretty straightforward, until you are faced with the simple question: “How do you actually generate a monthly income from your investments?” Then, things can become challenging. Investing no longer becomes a “stash it away” objective, but rather, an art of generating money to live off of. And it’s easier said than done. For example, […]
How to Know If You Are Ready to Refinance Your Home
Your mortgage is your key to owning your own home at some point. As long as you are paying your mortgage every month, you are able to maintain ownership of your property. The problem is your finances might have changed at some point and you will not have the ability to pay your mortgage. Even […]
SprinkleBit: The Social Trading and Investment Network
Last week, I discussed how I was looking more into Social Networks for Investing. I highlighted the two I knew about, and left it at that. Then, the team from SprinkleBit reached out to me and said, “Hey Robert, you need to check out what we’re doing over here!” I took the bait, and check […]
The Average Investing Account Balance for Young Adults
Editor’s Note: I’ve added a few sections in this article to point you to some new information. This article was last published on January 10, 2014, so make sure to follow the links if you want more recent information. Still, I feel the findings in this article are relevant and will help you to think about […]
Why Europe Will Soon Boom With Oil and Natural Gas Investing
When thinking oil and natural gas investing, Europe does not come readily to mind. There are good reasons for that. The environmental movement is strong on the continent. Countries such as France have banned fracking, the advanced technology that unleashes massive quantities of oil and natural gas from existing fields. But there are changes coming […]
The Real Problem With ObamaCare Is It Still Doesn’t Promote Accountability
You know that I’m a big fan of personal accountability. It’s one of the key mantras in my life and it’s something that I’ve harped on here before: Congressional Leaders Promote Individual Financial Un-Accountability. Accountability is the key tenant of being successful in everything: life, money, love, and more. People who don’t hold themselves accountable […]