Maturity One of the key investment features of any bond is its maturity. A bond’s maturity tells you when you should expect to get your principal back and how long you can expect to receive interest payments. (However, some corporates have “call,” or redemption, features that can affect the date…
Many investors who want to reap the returns available in the corporate bond market may buy shares in bond mutual funds instead of individual bonds – or in addition to individual bonds. They do so for the same reasons investors have flocked to mutual funds of all kinds in recent…
It may be difficult to make sure you minimize your risk investing in the stock market – that’s why so many people and advisors turn to mutual funds. A mutual fund allows an investor to easily diversify because every dollar you invest is divided among many underlying investments. For instance,…
In fact, many investors pay more taxes than they need to. We are going to list seven common tax-related mistakes investors make. (Please note that the same things may not be mistakes if they are done within a tax-sheltered account such as an IRA or 401(k) plan.) 1. Load relief…
Debenture bonds Most corporate bonds are debentures – that is, unsecured debt obligations backed only by the issuer’s general credit and the capacity of its earnings to repay interest and principal. However, even unsecured bonds usually have the protection of what is known as a negative pledge provision. This requires…
Generally, mortgage loans are taken out so as to make some real purchases. Mortgages are very complicated financial instruments. The entire mortgage industry is based upon a large number of mortgage rules and regulations. There are rules for mortgage lenders, mortgage buyers, mortgage refinance and all other aspects of mortgages….
You know you should start increasing awareness for an upcoming product ASAP, but you keep saying “there’s plenty of time!” You gotta stop wasting your marketing time. Procrastination is a bad habit, but you can overcome it. We’ll offer tips that help you do that! 1. Put Your Tasks in…
The global economy is referred to the economic status of the world’s countries or even to the global society. Economic status has been fragmented and become stagnant throughout globally. An abrupt fluctuation in global finances has been observed distinctively. Opulence reasons are there for depletion of the world’s economy. US…
The issue of financing is a burning topic among entrepreneurs and business owners. With recession being on the rise, business owners too have to look for alternative financing methods for the business. Below are listed some of the methods through which financing can be arranged for your business venture. 1.)…
Culture can be defined as a way that an individual behaves in the society he belongs to. It includes the kinds of lifestyles, his daily practices, the law that governs him and civic morals. Some elements of culture include languages, nationality, education, occupation, ethic & racial groups, religion, family, sex,…