Stock Market

If you are a first-time investor, one of the things you'll want to consider is the relative safety of different investment options.

It's not particularly useful to spot a bear market rally after the fact. When possible, investors identify a pending bear market and adjust their portfolios accordingly to maximize success during the market downturn.

What is a bear market? At its very simplest definition, a bear market is official when stock prices decline 20 percent from a previous high. However, bear market implies that the market is experiencing a general downward trend, so a dramatic decline over a day of trading followed by a subsequent rally doesn't exactly qualify as a bear market. 

Look for dividend-paying stocks whose dividends and price grow over time. If a dividend-paying stock isn't giving you an increase of at least five percent each year, your dividends probably aren't keeping up with inflation.

Learn about the fees and risks associated with online stock trading and Forex trading.

Most people will not want to retire on welfare. They will want the kind of retirement lifestyle that a little planning and investing can provide. The impending Social Security insufficiency and the major pension losses after the Enron stock collapse started many of us re-thinking our retirement plans.

Investing is one of the most basic tools available in the world. It comes in many forms and can be done in various ways.

Online security is a concern facing all online entities, from shopping sites to financial institutions, but it's a special challenge and concern for stock trading online.

Before you sign up with an online stock trading or online forex trading account, make sure you understand the fees and commissions and how you're planning to use the account.

If you've been debating the benefits of online stock trading vs. having a broker, think about how you want to approach your stock trading.