Tim Begany is an experienced investor and financial journalist who has written about many financial topics including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, international/emerging markets, retirement and insurance. He worked at several financial planning and investment advisory firms, where he participated in the development and management of stock, bond, and mutual fund portfolios and helped clients with comprehensive financial planning. His education includes a bachelor's degree in business administration and the Certified Financial Planner curriculum. He holds a Series 65 investment consultant license.
Those who loaded up on gold, oil and other commodities a few years ago in anticipation of raging... Read More
Those who loaded up on gold, oil and other commodities a few years ago in anticipation of raging inflation related to quantitative easing are likely very disappointed. #-ad_banner-#As most investors... Read More
Most investors dream of picking that one stock that makes them a fortune. #-ad_banner-#My... Read More
Most investors dream of picking that one stock that makes them a fortune. #-ad_banner-#My guess is those who attempt this typically do so by trying to find the Next Big Thing. That is, they buy... Read More
Although over-the-counter (OTC) stocks are growing in popularity, most investors avoid them because... Read More
Although over-the-counter (OTC) stocks are growing in popularity, most investors avoid them because of their reputation for extreme risk. #-ad_banner-#Among the most common dangers of OTC stocks are... Read More
The domestic energy sector has gotten more than it bargained for during the so-called U.S. energy... Read More
The domestic energy sector has gotten more than it bargained for during the so-called U.S. energy boom — but in a good way if you view it from an economic standpoint. #-ad_banner-#As part... Read More
When considering whether to buy or sell a stock, many investors base their decision heavily on the... Read More
When considering whether to buy or sell a stock, many investors base their decision heavily on the actions of key insiders such as the CEO, the chairman of the board, and others. After all, who... Read More
In the latest regulatory filing for Icahn Enterprises on May 15, the prominent activist investor... Read More
In the latest regulatory filing for Icahn Enterprises on May 15, the prominent activist investor Carl Icahn revealed he’d greatly increased an existing stock position during the first quarter.... Read More
When you think of stocks priced at $1,000 or more, what names come to mind? #-ad_banner-#The... Read More
When you think of stocks priced at $1,000 or more, what names come to mind? #-ad_banner-#The well-known online travel company Priceline (Nasdaq: PCLN) (which my colleague Jody Chudley recently... Read More
Even the most dominant companies stumble sometimes, and the highly popular natural and organic... Read More
Even the most dominant companies stumble sometimes, and the highly popular natural and organic foods retailer Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM) is no exception. Long the most recognizable name... Read More