http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Where Did My Paycheck Go? By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Your paycheck is under attack. Thanks to our gracious state/local and federal government who seems bent on taxing us on everything but the air we breathe, we now have less after tax money t... http://www.a1articles.com/where-did-my-paycheck-go-1507573.html 19th April 2010 What is an Exchange Traded Fund? By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Commonly known as ETFs, Exchange Traded Funds have been traded since the mid 1990's. ETFs are a direct competitor to index mutual funds. Like mutual funds, they offer instant diversi... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-an-exchange-traded-fund-1507524.html 19th April 2010 What is a Mutual Fund? By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Mutual funds are investment vehicles which allow you to be broadly diversified by owning a large array of stocks or a particular investment instrument. Funds are managed by a single individual... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-a-mutual-fund-1507510.html 19th April 2010 Using Credit Cards to Your Advantage By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com How would you like to generate 10, 20, or even 30% returns on your money? Sound impossible? Your credit card company is doing just that and they have been for many many years. ... http://www.a1articles.com/using-credit-cards-to-your-advantage-1507499.html 19th April 2010 Bonds and Fixed Income Instruments By Larry Lane for Investorzoo.com Need to know where to invest a portion of your investment portfolio in relative safety? The investment world has a plethora of investment choices. Bonds can be an ideal investment ... http://www.a1articles.com/bonds-and-fixed-income-instruments-1507475.html 19th April 2010 The Real Cost Of Owning an Investment Rental Property By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com You've come across a can't miss opportunity to pick up a distressed property. You think this is a great opportunity to turn it into a rental unit to cash in on s... http://www.a1articles.com/the-real-cost-of-owning-an-investment-rental-property-1507422.html 19th April 2010 Where to Invest Your Short term Cash By Larry Lane for Investorzoo.com You have 6 months saved for your emergency fund earning a robust 1% interest. You think there's got to be a better way to earn more interest. You turn to Cd rates, but the prospe... http://www.a1articles.com/where-to-invest-your-short-term-cash-1507407.html 19th April 2010 Pros and (mostly) Cons of Mutual Funds By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Why purchase a mutual fund? The chief reason investors purchase mutual funds are for diversification. A mutual fund may hold as little as twenty securities all the way to se... http://www.a1articles.com/pros-and-mostly-cons-of-mutual-funds-1507381.html 19th April 2010 Get Paid for Buying Stocks By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Selling cash secured puts are considered an investment derivative. Selling option puts makes sense if you an investor who would like to acquire shares in a particular stock or ETF at a dis... http://www.a1articles.com/get-paid-for-buying-stocks-1507376.html 19th April 2010 Like the Stock? Perhaps You'll Love the LEAP Option! By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com There has been much written on the dangers of stock options and derivatives. The term "LEAP option" may sound foreign, but it is relatively easy to understand. ... http://www.a1articles.com/like-the-stock-perhaps-youll-love-the-leap-option-1507364.html 19th April 2010 Mortgage Your Way to Wealth By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com We live in scary economic times. Financial institutions that were in business for over 100 years have folded. The banking system has been bailed out by the government. Detroit, once the m... http://www.a1articles.com/mortgage-your-way-to-financial-success-1507360.html 19th April 2010 Is My 401k Money Safe? By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com When you contribute to your 401k, you are assuming your employer is actually forwarding the money you've invested to your mutual fund company. How do you really know your money is being invest... http://www.a1articles.com/is-my-401k-money-safe-1507298.html 19th April 2010 Is Gold Right for Your Portfolio? By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com You've heard the gloom and doom news about the US economy. You've seen or heard advertisements on the TV and radio pitching gold as a hedge incase the world comes to an end. With go... http://www.a1articles.com/is-gold-right-for-your-portfolio-1507290.html 19th April 2010 How Your FICO Score is Determined By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com If you wish to borrow money, your credit score will determine the amount of credit you receive and at what interest rate you'll receive on your purchase. Your FICO score will have a... http://www.a1articles.com/how-your-fico-score-is-determined-1507280.html 19th April 2010 How to Buy a Car the Right Way By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Ok, so your current car is bleeding you dry. The tires are well worn; you leak more oil than the Exxon Valdez. With over 175,000 miles, and the transmission is starting to slip. You've... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-buy-a-car-the-right-way-1507257.html 19th April 2010 How to Get Rid of Your Credit Card Bill By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Now more than ever, credit card companies are making more money in late fees and penalties. Should you miss a payment, you will open yourself to a number of issues. Your credi... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-get-rid-of-your-credit-card-bill-1507234.html 19th April 2010 Finding a Financial Planner By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com Hopefully you‘re not the investor who decided you've had enough and sold at or near the market lows this year. Do you have a long term investment horizon of 15 years or more but have ca... http://www.a1articles.com/finding-a-financial-planner-1507192.html 18th April 2010 Want to Invest in Real Estate? Check Out Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com You've undoubtedly heard about the three million homeowners who have gone into foreclosure this year. There are pundits that say the com... http://www.a1articles.com/want-to-invest-in-real-estate-check-out-real-estate-investment-trusts-reits-1507180.html 18th April 2010 Seeking Higher Yields? Try These Alternatives to US Treasury Bonds By Larry Lane for Investorzoo.com It's tough to get high yields in bonds in our current economic environment. The 10 year bond is currently trade at 3.66%. This means you're willing ... http://www.a1articles.com/seeking-higher-yields-try-these-alternatives-to-us-treasury-bonds-1507170.html 16th April 2010