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James Leitz - ArticlesA retired financial planner, James Leitz has a MBA (finance) and 35 years of investing experience. For 20 years he advised individual investors, working directly with them helping them to reach their financial goals.
Jim is the author of a complete investor guide, Invest Informed, designed for average investors or would-be investors of all levels of financial background and experience. To learn more about investments and investing and his new financial guide go to http://www.investinformed.com. Mutual Fund MisconceptionsMutual funds are not investments to be compared to stocks, bonds, gold, or real estate. They are an investment vehicle, a way to invest. In fact, you can invest in all of the above investments and more by simply buying and holding the appropriate mutual fund. What Stocks Should I Own?You should first own stocks that track the stock market. I'll tell you about them shortly. Then, if you want to invest in stocks and play the market, there are a couple of things you should know. An Introduction to Stock OptionsHere's a simple introduction to stock options by way of an example. Playing these derivatives can be very profitable, if you know the game. But first you need to learn the basics. The Best Bond FundTo find the best bond fund for most investors we go back to bond basics, and eliminate the losers. This article could save/make you thousands in the future. Why Index Funds Are Popular With InvestorsWith index funds, what you see is what you get. There are few surprises and few disappointments. Have you ever made a good call on the direction of the stock market, and then picked the wrong stock or stock fund? You can avoid this mistake with index funds. Read on to get up to speed! Why ETFs Are So PopularETFs have become very popular with investors because of the advantages they offer over both stocks and conventional mutual funds. Let me explain by way of a simple example. The Best Time to Invest MoneyThe best time to invest money is NOW ... if you understand diversification and dollar cost averaging. Let me show you how simple investing can be. Real Estate vs. Stock InvestingInvesting for big gains is a game of buying low and selling high. In real estate investing the BUY decision is the most important. In stock investing the SELL decision usually determines success or failure. 6 Ways to Invest in an IRAAn IRA is your personal retirement plan, an INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT. It is not some type of investment, but rather a type of account. Inside your IRA you can invest in a variety of ways. Here are 6 ways to invest in an IRA. Annuities Made SimpleThe term "annuity" confuses people because it has two different meanings. It can mean a yearly payment, usually made monthly. It can also refer to a retirement annuity that is an investment used to accumulate money for retirement. Read on and get up to speed!
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