Author name: Don Steinmann

If an investor is putting down their hard earned money that depends on the Greater Fool Theory they are cruisin’ for a bruisin’.

You need to really understand where a company gets their profits from when you are buying a stock. Here is an example with Amazon.

What is the difference between investing and speculation?

Some of the quirks of stock dividends.

Some people are really enamored with the idea of going on the gold standard again in the US. This article shows how problematic that was and would be.

Companies must disclose most of the bad stuff in their SEC 10-K. Take a look to find out what could go wrong with your stock.

A great resource for all investors is Investopedia.

Non-callable bonds aren’t always non-callable. If they have a ‘Make Whole Calls’ provision, you can get a rude awakening.

Bond dividends are adjusted when you first purchase them, making it look like you’ve taken a loss. That’s an illusion.

Retirees should have some liquid capital in case there is a market correction that messes with their regular retirement withdrawals.