Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Basic Financial Concepts, Corporate Finance, Investing
Within business the term ‘capital expenditure’ is often used; you might also see it written as CAPEX, or investment expenditure. When we talk about capital expenditure we are referring to those investments that will produce rewards at some time in the future. This investment could occur in any number of ways such as buying new equipment for a factory or developing current resources. It is usual to view capital expenditure as those investments that will provide a return for longer than just one year.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Best Selling Books / Textbooks & Reviews, Finance, Investing
Financial investment is a topic of great interest to a lot of individuals concerned about their future. As the saying goes, ‘knowledge is power’ and knowing more about this topic should be able to help people make better decisions about investments. There have been a lot of books written on this subject but here are just five of the best financial investment books reviewed.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Investing
If you invest money using a broker you may be taking a risk. Not all of these people will be working in your interest, and if you can’t spot when you’re been taking for a ride you could lose a lot of money. It is important to make clear that the dishonest broker is the exception rather than the rule, but there is no doubt that these ruthless individuals exist. The good news is that there are things that we can look out for so that can help us prevent being victim to this type of scam.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Investing, Personal Finance
A unit trust is a type of collective investment scheme that is popular in countries such as the UK, Australia, and South Africa. In some way it is similar to the mutual funds investment that is popular in the US. It is a quite a unique type of investment in other ways though, and anyone who is planning to choose this option might want to investigate carefully. The unit trust was first introduced in the UK back in 1931, and it has become quite popular since that time.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Investing
When you choose a stock broker to manage your investments you are taking a risk. This person is usually getting a commission on the basis that they make you money, but there can also be other fees as well. If the stock broker doesn’t really know what they are doing though, they could be losing your money instead of adding to it. There are things you can do to establish if your stock broker actually is all you want them to be.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Business & Small Business, Investing
If you are just starting off in business, or even hoping to grow then you might be struggling to get investment for this. If your venture has not had a chance to grow and prosper it can be hard to convince the big lenders to part with their cash. Even if you have the right attitude and a killer business plan you could still be struggling to get a fair hearing. The recent economic woes that have affected most of the world mean that you have to practically beg now if you want to get investment from traditional lenders. The alternative to this grovelling for investment is the angel investor; these are people who are willing to take a chance on your business even when traditional lenders might be cautious.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Basic Financial Concepts, Investing
During the last few years you may have heard mention of the Forex scam in the media. Many people have already been hurt by this type of scam and there seems to be no decrease in the number of people being caught by it. One reason why so many people seem susceptible to a Forex scam is due to a lack of knowledge about how it works.
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Written by Anthony Carter ·
Filed under Basic Financial Concepts, Investing
Many of us these days are looking for ways to secure our financial future; the recent economic woes around the world have only made this need more pressing. There are many different opportunities to make money and one of these is a collective investment scheme. This is not something that is going to work for everyone and there are certainly some risks involved. The returns though can be high and it is worth considering if this option could work for you. Read the rest of this entry »
