Home mortgage refinancings were as popular in 2002 as the TV show American Idol. But American Idol star Kelly Clarkson has since done a disappearing act. Your mortgage payment keeps showing up every month. Home financing does have its tax benefits, though, especially if you refinanced for a low rate or bought or sold a [...]

Many say hedge funds will cause the next market meltdown. Strange, other folks say the funds provide the market with greater efficiency and lower volatility. One thing’s certain: Hedge funds have become an integral part of financial markets. So are they good, evil, or a bit of both? And is their explosive growth just a fad [...]

Diversification is an essential investing principle. It protects a portfolio from being seriously affected by negative events isolated to only a few stocks. In this article, we take a look at diversification that ventures into an international level, looking at its benefits and the different types of international investments available to the average investor. Why International? Most investors tend [...]