Have you been thinking of investing in real estate? Perhaps planning to become a landlord? Then you will want to read Idiot’s Guides: Making Money with Rental Properties by Kimberly Smith and Lisa Iannucci.

Much has been made of investing in alternative investments lately. More alternatives have become available to the average investor. Many still are the domain of well-heeled investors. Do you know your options?

One term used in investing is liquidity. Investments are referred to as liquid if they can be easily converted to cash. Do you know which investments are liquid or illiquid?

Tax season is upon us. Earnings from taxable investments need to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Getting your investment papers gathered and organized is one of the critical first steps.

Stocks, bonds, and cash are considered main stream investments. Alternatives encompass investment assets or methods other than stocks, bonds, and cash. Many alternatives are available for investment. Do you know what they are?

Have you saved $10,000? You may be wondering how to invest it. Investing possibilities may seem endless. But there are simple ways to invest a lump sum. Investing $10K in 2014 is an eBook dedicated to creating a simple and profitable portfolio.

Owning a home is the great American dream. It is often touted as an ideal way to save for the future and build equity. But as the Great Recession has shown, home ownership has its disadvantages as well. Is a house an asset or liability?

What is the question most people ask themselves prior to retiring? The answer: Am I financially ready? There are several things an investor can do to answer this question.

You may wonder where to begin when starting a dividend portfolio. There are many good companies that pay out dividends from which to choose. One way to narrow down the choices is to consider the Dividend Aristocrats and the Dividend Kings.

A broker or brokerage firm is needed if you choose to invest in individual stocks or exchange-traded funds. There are many brokerages from which to choose. It is important to consider what you need from your broker to determine which one to choose.