Who’s Investing in Real Estate?

In the world of investing we often hear talk about being a contrarian, not following the crowd, buying low and selling high. There is currently a subprime mortgage debacle and a housing downturn. So, with real estate as out of favor as it is right now, I’d like to know who’s investing [...]

Profiles in Personal Finance: William V. Roth Jr.

A Roth IRA is one of the simplest - and potentially the most effective - sheltered retirement account imaginable. Most people interested in personal finance find it very beneficial to become familiar with this tool as quickly as possible. Usually, this doesn’t include finding out who the Roth IRA is named after.
The man who [...]

From the Archives: IPO’s, FHA Loans, and My Credit Score

Can I get in on an IPO? - IPO is an acronym for Initial Public Offering. Getting a piece of a hot IPO is very difficult, if not impossible. To understand why, it helps to know how an IPO is done.
FHA Loans - An FHA loan is a mortgage loan in the United [...]

November 2007 Net Worth Snapshot

In a month where the stock market, and subsequently our investments, took a beating, we were still able to pull out enough of an overall increase to reach our 2007 net worth goal of $70,000. Woot! Woot! And to think, the wife didn’t think it was going to be possible. [...]