Articles by Alan Earls

Top Five Retirement Strategies to Start Right Now

11/15/2011, 1:23 pm from Alan Earls in Personal Finance, Retirement

Retirement. That vision on the horizon can be hard to prepare for, especially with rollercoaster markets and stubborn economic problems. However, say experts, the key is to start the process now,... Read >>

Top Five Apps for Investing and Finance

11/15/2011, 1:20 pm from Alan Earls in News Headlines, Technology

Today, there’s no reason not to stay in touch and on top of your investing and financial activities anytime and anywhere, thanks to the power of mobile devices like the iPhone. The range of... Read >>

Real Estate Rebound: 5 Tips for Right Now

11/15/2011, 1:15 pm from Alan Earls in Personal Finance, Real Estate, Basics, Investing Ideas

Real Estate. These days, it’s like a dirty word. (Correction: two dirty words.) Despite the soiled veneer the housing bubble has given the phrase, however, there are opportunities in real estate.... Read >>

How to Invest Like a Hedge Fund

3/24/2011, 2:49 pm from Alan Earls in Investing, Investing Ideas, Basics, Mutual Funds

Although hedge funds are generally focused on the needs of larger investors, the approaches to the market they use can be useful reference points for mainstream investors.  Winning is... Read >>