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South Africa Has Fallen in 4th Place in the Gold Production League

For many years the South Africa gold production was considered to be the largest in the world but it has fallen to the 4th place in the global gold production league. The South Africa's Chamber of Mines released figures according to which the country's gold mine output has taken it to the

Investment Property Getting Started

They say that real estate can be the best investment that one person could have. Real estate has the capability to appreciate over time and at the same time people who are into real estate can have monthly income of their own.

Investing in Foreclosure Properties - The Safest Way!

Investing in Foreclosure properties - the safest way! Properties for less; Buy properties at discounted prices! Sounds attractive indeed! Thanks to the collapsing economy, foreclosed or distressed properties have now become a common feature under ...

3 Types of Bonds to Avoid

When you buy a bond, you are essentially loaning a company or municipality money. They promise to pay you interest for the loan in the form of a coupon rate and they promise to pay back the loan principal by a certain date, which is referred to as the maturity date. While in theory bonds are a good

"Forex Robots" - Ever Wonder What's Under the Hood?

If you are an active trader in the Forex Market then chances are you have heard of the recent influx of "Forex Robots" that have burst into the mainstream market. And if you ARE an ...

Growing Number of Foreign Nationals in the Philippines - What Do We Get?

Over the past few years we can't help but notice the growing number of foreign nationals living in the Philippines. Most of those migrating to the Philippines are Americans, Chinese, Koreans, Japanese, Indians and Europeans. There may be several reasons why they have migrated. Some are married

All About Tax Lien Certificates

Those interested in investing in real estate because of its high potential for returns may wish to consider investing in tax lien certificates. These auctions allow investors to cash in on properties which have back taxes owed on them.

How to Compare Binary Options Brokers

Binary options trading can be very different from broker to broker. While many of them may have most of the same features or at least some similar ones, each broker will have features that are ...

Real Estate Investing FAQ - Community Investing

There's a buzzword that's been kicking around investment circles for a couple of years now. Maybe you've heard it... Community Investing? I'm asked questions about it all the time, making it one of my Real Estate Investing FAQ.

Agency Buying Agreements

An agency is a technical legal relationship that allows one person, called the agent, to transact or conduct business on behalf of another person, called the principal. An agency buying agreement is therefore an agreement that allows one person, the agent, to enter into purchase contracts on behalf

How to Become a Successful Real Estate Investor For Real!

In today's modern fast-paced real estate investment world, the principles that undergird it are as old as human beings themselves. The process of learning any new skill is the same across individuals and cultures. Confucius said it millennia ago: "I see and I forget, I hear and I remember,

Start Your Own Insurance Business - In The Stock Market

The idea of generating residual income by owning an insurance company is appealing but can be risky. There is an easier type of insurance type business you can run with minimal risk by selling "portfolio insurance". You don't need any startup costs or special licenses to start your ow

You Left Your Job, But Should You Leave Behind Your 401k Retirement Account?

If you have recently switched employers or left the workforce, there is a good chance you have a 401k retirement account left behind. Keeping your account in your old employer's sponsored plan may not be the best decision. This article addresses the pros and cons of the most common options avai

A Short Investment Journey

This is a short story about investing. It will explain how financial assets, like stocks and bonds work. This story will help you understand how to grow your capital and the risks you face with each t

Definition of a Real Estate Contract

When buying, selling, exchanging or conveying real estate, the parties must enter into a real estate contract. The contract is usually agreed to by two parties. The conveyance of title is done through a recorded deed. The real estate contract follows the legal requirements of contractual law. To be

Solving the Mystery of Superannuation

Superannuation has become the second largest asset class of most people, after the family home, and yet people generally have not bothered to understand superannuation at all. We feel that we understand bricks and mortar far better than investing in funds (which we think is superannuation). This pro

3 Fundamental Steps to Smart Property Investment

Real estate investment has always been the direction in earning big money. However, it does require time and you have to know or learn certain things. There are many learned property investors who make basic misjudgments when acquiring property. Property investments can be done anywhere, even overse