Your portfolio is made up of assets. An asset is a tool used to make more money. Companies use assets like plants so they can produce widgets, land so they can raise crops, and wood, glass and marble so they can build hotels. You can also hold paper investments in your portfolio. They are not [...]
Did you know there are some coupons that pay you cash? Now don’t all rush to get your scissors cause these aren’t your ordinary coupons. These are actually a different type of coupon and you can only get them by paying a little upfront. How bonds work: When Company A wants to
Time to talk bonds. Yay! Most investors think bonds are pretty boring but since bonds contributed to the recent recession I think it’s important to take a quick look at them. The average person thinks that they borrow from the bank and they pay the bank because the bank is the owner of their debt. [...]
