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Smart Investing
The ways in which you invest your money can work for or against you. Knowing how to be a smart investor and take good business opportunities. Educate your self on investment basics, what are good investments to act on, how to avoid investment scams or poor investment choices and how to invest for retirement. This helpful advice should get you on the right track to investment success. You might also like to look at Stock Markets

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Scott Leonard, CFP
Scott Leonard, CFP-President, Leonard Wealth Management, Inc.
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Chris Palmeri
Chris Palmeri-Senior Correspondent, BusinessWeek
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Investing Basics 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What is an "investment"? 
  3. What is an "investment portfolio"? 
  4. What is a "stock"? 
  5. What is a "bond"? 
  6. What is a "mutual fund"? 
  7. What is a "dividend"? 
  8. Do all companies pay dividends? 
  9. What is a "treasury note"? 
  10. What is an "asset class"? 
  11. What is "asset allocation"? 
Investment And Risk 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What is investment "risk"? 
  3. What is "risk tolerance"? 
  4. What is the benefit of diversification? 
  5. What is a "risk premium"? 
  6. What is a "diversifiable risk" versus a "non-diversifiable risk"? 
  7. How do I determine my "risk profile"? 
  8. How should my risk profile impact my investment decisions? 
  9. Is investing in the stock market riskier than other types of investments? 
  10. What are the safest types of investments? 
Investment Advisors 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. Do I need professional advice to invest successfully? 
  3. What are the various types of investment advisors? 
  4. What is a "stockbroker"? 
  5. What is an "investment advisor"? 
  6. What is a "registered investment advisor"? 
  7. What is a "discount broker"? 
  8. How does my investment advisor get paid? 
  9. How can I analyze my advisor's performance? 
  10. How do I choose the investment advisor who is right for me? 
  11. Can I access the same research and data used by professional investors? 
Investment Consumer Protection 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What precautions should I take in choosing an investment professional? 
  3. What are the governing bodies that oversee investment professionals? 
  4. What are the key questions I should ask a potential investment advisor? 
  5. What is an "ADV"? 
  6. How can I check to see if a particular advisor is licensed and in good standing? 
  7. How I lodge a complaint against my investment advisor? 
  8. What are the risks of investing based on a "cold call"? 
  9. What are the "red flags" regarding a dishonest stock operation? 
  10. What conflicts of interest must a broker avoid? 
  11. What is "churning"? 
  12. What do I do if my advisor appears to be churning? 

Popular Questions

  • What is an "investment portfolio"?
  • Do all companies pay dividends?
  • How do I determine my "risk profile"?
  • Is investing in the stock market riskier than other types of investments?
  • How can I analyze my advisor's performance?
  • How do I choose the investment advisor who is right for me?
  • What are the governing bodies that oversee investment professionals?
  • What are the key questions I should ask a potential investment advisor?
  • How can I check to see if a particular advisor is licensed and in good standing?
  • How can I start saving for my child's college education?
  • How can I calculate the potential cost of college for my child?
  • What are the pros and cons of investing in gold or other precious metals?
  • What are the risks and rewards inherent in commodities trading?
  • Why should I consider alternative investments?
  • How should I invest if I am young and single?
  • How should I invest if I am married with children?
  • At what age do I need to shift to more conservative investments?
  • Should I consider Social Security in my retirement plans and strategies?
  • What are the pros and cons of insurance investments?
Investing For College 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. How can I start saving for my child's college education? 
  3. What is a "529 plan"? 
  4. What is a "Coverdell Plan"? 
  5. What is a "Uniform Gift to Minors Account" (UGMA)? 
  6. How can I calculate the potential cost of college for my child? 
Investment Scams 
  1. Chris Palmeri
  2. What are some common investment scams? 
  3. Why do people still fall for investment scams? 
  4. How can I identify an investment scam? 
  5. How do I avoid money scams? 
  6. What do I do if I find myself stuck in an investment scam? 
  7. Are all investment scams illegal? 
  8. How easily could I make millions in a money scam? 
Alternative Investment Vehicles 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What are precious metal investments? 
  3. What are the pros and cons of investing in gold or other precious metals? 
  4. What is an "REIT"? 
  5. What is a "commodity"? 
  6. What is "commodities trading"? 
  7. What are the risks and rewards inherent in commodities trading? 
  8. Why should I consider alternative investments? 
Retirement Investing 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What is an "IRA"? 
  3. What is a "Roth IRA"? 
  4. What are the advantages of Roth IRAs? 
  5. When should I start investing for retirement? 
  6. How much money do I need to retire? 
  7. How should I invest if I am young and single? 
  8. How should I invest if I am married with children? 
  9. How should I invest if I am close to retirement age? 
  10. How should I invest if I am retired? 
  11. At what age do I need to shift to more conservative investments? 
  12. Should I consider Social Security in my retirement plans and strategies? 
  13. What factors should I consider in setting my retirement goals? 
Insurance Investment Products 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What is a "term life" policy? 
  3. What is a "whole life" policy? 
  4. What is a "variable life" policy? 
  5. What are the pros and cons of insurance investments? 
  6. What is an "annuity"? 
  7. What are the pros and cons of investing in annuities? 
Retirement Investing: When To Start 
  1. Scott Leonard, CFP
  2. What is a "401k plan"? 
  3. Why is retirement investing important? 

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