Reuters: Personal Finance

Big dividends can mask big risks - Money Clip

Reuters — 3 May 2013 19:54:07 +0000

High-dividend stocks can lure investors into risky businesses. Here are four things to look for before you buy. (May 3, 2013)

How to cash in on lawsuits - Investing 201

Reuters — 30 Apr 2013 20:34:02 +0000

Not a plaintiff? No problem, you can still profit from big lawsuits. There are three publicly traded companies that help finance expensive litigation. In return, they stand to get huge payouts if their cases win in court.

Forget gold: The case for REITs

Reuters — 26 Apr 2013 21:38:05 +0000

Investors looking for alternatives to gold that act as inflation hedges should consider real estate investment trusts. Unlike gold, REITs pay dividends.

3 myths about gold

Reuters — 24 Apr 2013 19:32:00 +0000

Popular beliefs propelled gold to unjustifiably high prices, says Duke University professor Campbell Harvey, who co-wrote “The Golden Dilemma.” Campbell says the arguments to own gold do not hold up to scientific scrutiny and the “real” price of gold is still far below market levels.

3 rules for buying a house now

Reuters — 18 Apr 2013 20:32:00 +0000

Mortgage rates are near record lows and prices are rising, making it tempting to jump into the housing market. But the market could shift soon, one expert warns. Here’s what you need to know before making an offer.

5 steps before you ask for a divorce – Money Clip

Reuters — 12 Apr 2013 19:53:00 +0000

If you’re considering dumping your spouse, there are few things you’ll want to do first. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young gives you the key steps to take. (April 12, 2013)

The do-it-yourself pension plan – Money Clip

Reuters — 11 Apr 2013 20:35:49 +0000

Fewer companies offer workers pensions but you still need income after retirement. Here are four ways to turn your portfolio into a pension plan.

A little-known path to big dividends - Investing 201

Reuters — 4 Apr 2013 19:38:34 +0000

Business development companies, or BDCs, offer fat dividends and give small investors exposure to private equity plays. Even Goldman Sachs is getting into the game. (April 4, 2013)

“Stalking” your dream home - Money Clip

Reuters — 27 Mar 2013 22:01:00 +0000

There are fewer homes on the market this year, making it tougher to find what you want. But a house doesn’t have to be for sale for you to pursue it. Here’s how to land the house you want, even if there’s no “for sale” sign out front. (March 28, 2013)

4 tips to help win your office pool - Money Clip

Reuters — 14 Mar 2013 21:15:04 +0000

March Madness means thousands of Americans will fill out brackets at the office. Winning your NCAA tournament pool can bring big bucks. Here’s how you can gain an edge.

How to break your prenup - Money Clip

Reuters — 7 Mar 2013 19:03:19 +0000

Like wedding vows, prenuptial agreements can be broken. Here are three ways to get out of a prenup after a marriage ends. (March 7, 2013)

The true value of financial advice - Money Clip

Reuters — 27 Feb 2013 20:14:00 +0000

A new book by Helaine Olen called “Pound Foolish” looks at what she believes is the dark side of the personal finance business, arguing that industry oversells its promise of delivering financial freedom and prosperity. Reuters’ Wealth Editor Lauren Young talks to the CEO of Advice IQ who disputes the book’s premise. (February 28, 2013)

Watch your wallet on Pinterest - Money Clip

Reuters — 21 Feb 2013 21:35:00 +0000

Facebook successfully steers plenty of its users to shopping sites but they spend less than those who come from Pinterest. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young examines how and why people on Pinterest are willing to pony up more once they reach commerce sites. (February 22, 2013)

5 ways to break the retirement rules - Money Clip

Reuters — 14 Feb 2013 19:48:00 +0000

The Baby Boom generation never played by the rules, and they refuse to retire like their parents did. They're throwing out the financial planners' playbook and taking more debt. (February 14, 2013)

The Honey Boo Boo investment plan - Investing 201

Reuters — 7 Feb 2013 21:58:08 +0000

Alana Thompson, the star of TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," might be the wealthiest 7-year-old in Georgia. Here's what the child star - and her parents - should do to build her pile of money. (February 7, 2013)

Dow 14k: Ceiling or floor?

Reuters — 4 Feb 2013 22:55:00 +0000

Feb 4 - With the Dow back under 14,000 investors are in a precarious position- take profits and risk leaving money on the table or ride what appears to the next leg of the next big bull market. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Harbaugh v. Harbaugh: How to navigate sibling rivalries

Reuters — 31 Jan 2013 22:42:00 +0000

The Super Bowl features one of the biggest sibling rivalries, Jim and John Harbaugh as they lead the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, respectively. But siblings tussle on much more moderate stages every day, often over money. Here’s how to deal with brothers and sisters when bank accounts are an issue.

Five tactics to get pricey prescriptions covered - Money Clip

Reuters — 17 Jan 2013 21:29:00 +0000

Some companies and insurance providers balk at covering expensive specialty drugs, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars a year to cover ailments running from AIDS to cancer. Reuters Wealth Management Editor Lauren Young explains the simplest way to win insurance coverage for these costly concoctions.

Five products to buy now before prices jump - Money Clip

Reuters — 11 Jan 2013 17:36:00 +0000

From apps to life insurance, prices on some goods and services are set to rise substantially this year, meaning now is the time to buy. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young lists the items and explains why their prices will climb. (January 14, 2013)

Ringing in investing 2013

Reuters — 31 Dec 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Dec. 31 - 2012 was a great year for stocks with the Nasdaq up 16 percent and S&P 500 gaining more than 13 percent. A look at what investors can expect in 2013. Bobbi Rebell reports.

"Cliff" notes on investing

Reuters — 18 Dec 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Dec. 19 - As the two sides appear to be moving closer to a deal on the fiscal cliff, new investment opportunities are emerging. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Home stocks on shaky foundation

Reuters — 25 Sep 2012 21:21:00 +0000

Sept. 25 - Home building stocks have been building momentum but there is now concern they are overvalued, and poised for a pullback, even as home prices and home sales head higher. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Getting to the top of mobile wallets

Reuters — 16 Aug 2012 00:27:00 +0000

Aug. 15 - A newly formed group of retailers is joining a crowded field of contenders competing for a share of the mobile payments space. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Wealth Strategies: Uncertainty sending investors to options

Reuters — 15 Aug 2012 13:11:27 +0000

Aug. 15 - TD Ameritrade's Tom Bradley says in response to fiscal concerns in Europe and a slow U.S. recovery, investors are saving more for their retirement funds and using options to hedge volatility.

More brokers throwing in the towel

Reuters — 6 Aug 2012 21:44:00 +0000

Aug. 6 - The number of brokers is shrinking according to a new study- a result of the recent tough times for the brokerage business and a signal of a very different future for the industry. Bobbi Rebell reports.