A couple months ago, I asked some people I didn’t know if I could take over their house for a day. I had no idea whether the people living there would jump at the chance to pick up a few bucks, or call the cops. I was betting on the former, with good reason… You see, the house is located just off the campus of one of the largest universities in the Midwest. And better yet, it sits just a few blocks from the football stadium. You know the mantra: location, location, location.#-ad_banner-# To… Read More

A couple months ago, I asked some people I didn’t know if I could take over their house for a day. I had no idea whether the people living there would jump at the chance to pick up a few bucks, or call the cops. I was betting on the former, with good reason… You see, the house is located just off the campus of one of the largest universities in the Midwest. And better yet, it sits just a few blocks from the football stadium. You know the mantra: location, location, location.#-ad_banner-# To mark the 40th anniversary of some of the best pre- and postgame house parties in the history of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, my former roommates and I intend to relive the magic. During homecoming weekend this October, we’re inviting a few dozen of our closest college friends for a homecoming of our own. That is, if we can get the house. One of the current occupants, a student, told me I’d have to get in touch with the new tenants, who were moving into the house the day after he and his four roommates were moving out. So it goes… Read More

A couple months ago, I asked some people I didn’t know if I could take over their house for a day. I had no idea whether the people living there would jump at the chance to pick up a few bucks, or call the cops. I was betting on the former, with good reason… You see, the house is located just off the campus of one of the largest universities in the Midwest. And better yet, it sits just a few blocks from the football stadium. You know the mantra: location, location, location.#-ad_banner-# To… Read More

A couple months ago, I asked some people I didn’t know if I could take over their house for a day. I had no idea whether the people living there would jump at the chance to pick up a few bucks, or call the cops. I was betting on the former, with good reason… You see, the house is located just off the campus of one of the largest universities in the Midwest. And better yet, it sits just a few blocks from the football stadium. You know the mantra: location, location, location.#-ad_banner-# To mark the 40th anniversary of some of the best pre- and postgame house parties in the history of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, my former roommates and I intend to relive the magic. During homecoming weekend this October, we’re inviting a few dozen of our closest college friends for a homecoming of our own. That is, if we can get the house. One of the current occupants, a student, told me I’d have to get in touch with the new tenants, who were moving into the house the day after he and his four roommates were moving out. So it goes… Read More

I remember when the housing bubble burst back in 2007. Most people thought it would never make a comeback. Some went so far as to predict it would take America 50 years or more for the housing sector to climb back to pre-recession levels. Well, just a short five years later, I am pleased to say that housing is back. #-ad_banner-#The latest housing data from the Commerce Department from July shows that new home purchases are up 6.8% and median home prices gained 8.3% since a year ago. Read More

I remember when the housing bubble burst back in 2007. Most people thought it would never make a comeback. Some went so far as to predict it would take America 50 years or more for the housing sector to climb back to pre-recession levels. Well, just a short five years later, I am pleased to say that housing is back. #-ad_banner-#The latest housing data from the Commerce Department from July shows that new home purchases are up 6.8% and median home prices gained 8.3% since a year ago. And a survey by Standard & Poor’s found that housing in 20 of the largest U.S. cities — from Boston to Los Angeles — posted gains in June. After going through what was the housing market‘s darkest hour, housing is now one of the most popular investments in America. But that’s only half the story. There’s a much larger force in play behind the uptrend in the housing market. And it’s not what you’d expect. Read More

When I think about lending money to friends and family, I cringe a little. After all, lending to “regular” people you know is fraught with emotional pitfalls as well as the possibility that you won’t ever get your money back. And you usually don’t… Read More

Investors define income stocks in different ways. We target those with dividend yields higher than the interest rate of the 10-year Treasury note, which is currently at about 2.7%. Safety can also be defined in different ways. We… Read More

Americans are being betrayed by their own government. Never in our 237 years as a country have 12 faceless bureaucrats had so much control over our wealth. You see, these bureaucrats, along with their leader — in the blink of an eye — could soon be responsible for one of the worst market crashes in history. #-ad_banner-#I’ll explain more about that in a minute. But first, you should know that when this crucial event takes place, you’ll want to have your portfolio ready to ride it out…… Read More

Americans are being betrayed by their own government. Never in our 237 years as a country have 12 faceless bureaucrats had so much control over our wealth. You see, these bureaucrats, along with their leader — in the blink of an eye — could soon be responsible for one of the worst market crashes in history. #-ad_banner-#I’ll explain more about that in a minute. But first, you should know that when this crucial event takes place, you’ll want to have your portfolio ready to ride it out… and potentially profit tremendously. So what market do I think is about to take one of the biggest hits in a century?  The bond market. And this won’t be an isolated incidence — every investor will be affected.  When Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and the 12 voting members of the Federal Reserve Board meet in late October, there is a very real possibility they’ll vote to taper the $85-billion-a-month bond-buying program, or… Read More

Everyone is always looking for a quick and easy way to wealth. This desire is what drives the multi-billion-dollar worldwide gambling industry. Investment trends and fads are no different.  Investors tend to move as a herd in and out of the latest get-rich-quick scheme. One of the most popular trends is the search for high-yielding stocks.#-ad_banner-# This trend is driven by low bond and cash rates, risk fears… Read More

Everyone is always looking for a quick and easy way to wealth. This desire is what drives the multi-billion-dollar worldwide gambling industry. Investment trends and fads are no different.  Investors tend to move as a herd in and out of the latest get-rich-quick scheme. One of the most popular trends is the search for high-yielding stocks.#-ad_banner-# This trend is driven by low bond and cash rates, risk fears stemming from the financial crash and recession, and the aging population seeking steady income from their investments. When managed wisely, yield investing is a proven method to help build wealth and generate income.  The worst way to participate in this lucrative trend is to simply chase the highest-yielding stocks. In the yield-investing world, bigger is not always better. In fact, ultra-high-yielding stocks are often flashing danger signals —… Read More

U.S. companies are sitting on a total of more than $1 trillion in cash, but many are being rather stingy with their dividend payouts while they wait to see how the… Read More

It’s the most popular high-yield stock owned by Congress. And they might be on to something. Right now this stock yields 5.3%… and it’s one of the most stable dividend-payers in America. During the… Read More

It’s the most popular high-yield stock owned by Congress. And they might be on to something. Right now this stock yields 5.3%… and it’s one of the most stable dividend-payers in America. During the… Read More