What is Bankruptcy and What is the Alternative?
Plain bad luck can force people to hit the wall financially. They may think that filing for personal bankruptcy is the only way out – but it isn’t. People hit…
Browse Archives By:
What is the Value of Gold in Your Portfolio?
Gold has a complicated investment history, holding a privileged position despite how difficult it is for investors to gauge its true value. Whether the yellow metal is a worthwhile investment…
Deciphering your mortgage statement
It’s easy to ignore your mortgage statement, particularly in the first few years after you buy your home and it seems like all your money is going to pay interest…
What is Margin Trading?
Margin trading allows you to buy more investments while not having to use all of your own money. However, this form of using borrowed money is not recommended for the…
Why Am I Paying Capital Gains Tax When My NAV Is Down?
It may seem unfair to have to pay taxes on an investment that has dropped in value, but it’s important to remember that if you’re paying capital gains tax, it’s…
What is NAV a Measure of?
The net asset value of a fund describes the market value of the fund. It’s not the only measure to consider when assessing an investment’s value, but it’s an important one to understand.
