China is one of the final great economic frontiers. Its oxymoronic mixture of communism and state-sanctioned capitalism has created a colossal economic engine that had been, until recently, on a sharp upward trajectory. But I don’t think the growth story is… Read More

The stock market is a fickle beast. Driven by perception rather than reality, it can launch into a multi-day rally at the smallest bullish rumor, or… Read More

Finding the right investment can be a challenge for anyone, especially during a down economy. But many don’t realize that the research has already been done for you.  #-ad_banner-#If you’ve read my articles,… Read More

The financial media has been on fire with frightening stories about the pending fiscal cliff due to begin on Jan. 1, 2013. The fear in the market is strongly reflected by a drop of more than 900 points in the Dow Jones… Read More

Dividend reinvesting is a time-honored method of building wealth. Even when market gains slow down, dividends offer regular and dependable income that, when reinvested, quickly… Read More

I’m a strong believer in following the big money when it comes to stock investing. Most of the time, when I need an investment idea, I look for the stocks hedge funds are buying. The good thing is that the reversal… Read More

Gold has exploded higher during the past several years. The bullishness has been ignited by massive global fiscal stimulus programs, slowing production growth and aggressive purchasing of the yellow metal by several central banks. It’s no wonder gold prices are up nearly 100% during the past five years.  Take a… Read More

The ancient city of Istanbul is one of my favorite places in the world. The beauty, commerce and dining opportunities of this famous port city are unmatched. Considered a central hub between the Eastern and the Western economies, Istanbul thrives on diversity… Read More

Overleveraged homeowners combined with falling home prices created a perfect storm that caused untold financial damage to many who depended on their home value for a savings or retirement plan. But this storm appears to have finally blown itself out and now the housing… Read More

When most people think of hedge-fund managers, the first thing that comes to mind are brash, Gordon Gecko types with big mouths and even bigger egos.#-ad_banner-#  While this is the picture painted by the media, the reality is far different. In fact, one of the world’s top-performing hedge-fund managers could… Read More