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At school, Teachers invest their time in teaching students how to pass their examinations with good grades so that they will graduate and get good paying jobs, the students are not thought how to manage the money the make through working for their employees. The student is not thought how to invest the money He earns while working, only very few students realize later in life that they wasted most part of their active lives pursuing shadows, students spend about 21 years studying what does not show them how to make money talk less of investment. It is only when you understand how to make money will you be able to invest. Have considered why some people that are brilliant at school end up being poor? It is all about financial illiteracy.

Becoming richer daily is possible through the investment of your money. Let your money work for you rather than you working for money. If you earn money and decide to put it in a safe place so that thieves will not steal it, it will remain the way you kept it, but on the other hand, if you decide to invest it thereby taking a wise option, you will be laying an ever lasting foundation for your investments, this will help your money to grow. The best investment is long term investment, with 100% reinvestment of the dividend you must have accrued. It is a matter of time you will definitely reap great dividend on your investment.

Why do we invest? The answer is simple: to reap dividend, to become financially independent, to live the way we want to live our lives and travel wherever we want and off course command money to obey us rather than us obeying money. To become wealthy through investment opportunities, there are levels of risks involved, instead of remaining financially disabled by not taking risk associated with investments it is better to take the risk. You must have heard that whenever a would be investor wants to invest, He should only invest the money He can afford to loose without it causing untold hardship to him. That is a wise statement, I will add never you borrow that which you cannot pay back in the name of investment, I mean only invest that which is yours and which you can be able to loose.

I am not trying to put fears into you, rather I am being very objective. Like the old saying “it is not good to put ones eggs in one basket”. Diversification in investments is very advisable for any investor in other to minimize risk. You can invest in mutual funds, Bank fixed deposits, Bonds and what have you. The most important thing you have to do is to study the firm you want to invest in, their performances over the years, if need be the characters of those in top management level of the firm.

By: Akachidimma Amos-Uhegbu

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With Fannie Mae relaxing their rules around financing real estate purchases, financing is becoming less of an obstacle for investors. As financing becomes easier, investors and buyers will become critical players in the real estate market as this market slowly makes a recovery. As the barriers are removed, opportunity, market timing and money combined will motivate more and more real estate sales.

A key factor in making property financing easier can be attributed to the number of properties a buyer is allowed to finance at one time. Originally, each borrower is only allowed to finance up to four properties. Now, the maximum is ten properties. This updated policy is applicable to joint ownership of single-family units, as well as duplexes and quadruple unit homes.

While financing barriers have been removed, qualifying guidelines have somewhat become more conservative. For the most part, Fannie Mae is seeking experienced and high-quality credit investors. For instance, an investor is required to:

- make a down payment of at least 25% in order to purchase a single-family unit,
- make a down payment of at least 30% in order to purchase a duplex or a quadruple property unity,
- have a credit score of at least 720 to qualify for financing,
- be clear and free of mortgage delinquencies (in the last year),
- show that he/she does not have a bankruptcy history or any foreclosures in the last seven years,
- provide documentation of rental income,
- provide verification of tax returns detailing each and every rental property going back two years,
- show that he/she has reserves for 6 months for principle, interest, taxes, insurance needed for every property, and
- show that a partial cash-out refinancing option is available (with up to 70% of the loan value)

This is a positive change for our fragile economy, despite the fact that strict rules have narrowed down the number of qualified investors, leaving potential investors out of the market. However, on the upside, the change can bring growth to stimulate investments, which will in turn leverage purchasing power.

By: Chris B. Jenkins

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Insurance is often the safe and most risk free approach to investment. Most people think they are sufficiently insured when they are not. Hardworking people spend a lifetime earning what they have. Our personal wealth is a coupling of family and our income early potential. Individuals which find themselves at the head of a household know the stress and pressure of having other depend upon them for their well being and income. Death often occurs unexpectedly and without notice. Especially true when accidents and sudden diseases are the source of death. It is important to make sure that you have enough insurance to cover your family’s expenses in the event that you are no longer able too. Have you thought about how your family will survive not just emotionally but financially without you?

Insurance can help preserve your families lifestyle and should be incorporated into any comprehensive financial investment plan. Most people avoid the issue of life insurance, thinking about one’s own death is never pleasant but having the peace of mind to know that your family is taken care of is well worth the effort. Life insurance is a low risk way to invest money overtime. Most people decide upon term life insurance because they do not realize there are other investment based life insurance policies available. Term life insurance only pays out one lump sum after your die. Financial experts believe that an individual should have a life insurance policy which is at least 10 times their annual income. If you are interested in purchasing insurance there are several online life insurance calculators which offer a fairly accurate life insurance analysis. The cost of insurance is based on the level of risk taken by the company which is giving the insurance. Factors which effect price are age, health, participation in hazardous leisure activities, or addictions. Life insurance can be taken out on just about anyone including the main provider of the family’s income, the homemaker, the stay at home parent, anyone with dependents, anyone who has significant debts or assets.

Speak with your financial advisor about including life insurance as part of your stock portfolio. Your advisor will you calculate exactly how much insurance you need for your particular situation. Life insurance can be taken up either inside or outside superannuation. Insurance within superannuation has the benefit of premiums being tax deductible. This is especially useful for anyone who is self employed or someone who has a spouse that has a low income. Purchasing coverage through a superannuation funder is a great way to save on life insurance premiums because it is not a separate insurance policy. Those who are self-employed can claim a tax deduction on their super contributions, regardless of whether the contribution is used to purchase investments or insurance. This tax saving option is ideal for those who have a young family and are seeking increased security and financial protection as the amount saved through deductions and rebates can be used to increase your level of insurance cover.

By: Mika Hamilton

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Maybe you’re new to the world of investment and you’re doing your best to find opportunities which will pay off well, or perhaps you have tried investing in different ways along the years, and you’d like to expand your existing portfolio with some new investments.

On the other hand, maybe you’re simply interested in finding out more information on investing, so that you can decide whether it suits you.

No matter your reasons for wanting to know more about the best investment opportunities, you’re likely to succeed in your quest if you learn how to spot them.

Go to Reliable Sources

Once you decide to look for an investment opportunity, you must know where exactly to look for the information you need. In general, try to avoid sources which don’t look professional or which claim to have “infallible investment tips” or “secret information.” Besides the fact that the respective information is surely questionable, those websites or magazines also face legal risks regarding the diffusion of information which is not meant to be available publicly.
Instead, you will find the best investments opportunities by looking at reputable and trusted financial publications or websites. You will find out what you need from the financial sections of online portals such as MSN or Yahoo!, or newspapers such as The Financial Times. You can also check the websites of brokerage firms and financial institutions which deal with the type of investment you intend to make.

Track the Stocks

The majority of financial sites provide their users with free investment and stock tracking services, which will allow you to stay up to date with the most recent fluctuations in stock or other investments. This way not only will you be informed on the current prices of the investments, but this will also enable you to consult the track record of the stock or investment for a certain period of time, from the past month to even five years or more.
Moreover, once you sign up with an investment and stock tracking service, you can also receive the latest changes in the stocks you’re interested in by means of e-mail or through your PDA, which means that you will be able to keep track of the best investment opportunities on the market.

Research, Research, Research

Only through constant research you will develop the skill to spot best investment opportunities. So before making a decision you should take the time and research the investments that caught your eye. This way you will be able to spot which investments or stocks are about to drop in value, as well as those which have increased their value over the last period of time.

This sort of information will guide you when choosing stocks or investments which are worth your money, as well as those which might cause you losses by sudden drops in value.
Once you have successfully tracked your potential investments for some time, you may go ahead and make the actual move. There are plenty of investment firms on the market, so once again, make sure you choose one which is known for its good reputation.
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