All Things Financial

Four Factors For Buying Facebook Shares

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:40:04 +0000

Facebook has hit a new 52-week-low. What will turn the slide around?

Money Under The Mattress For Emergencies Isn't a Horrible Idea

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:43:56 +0000

Build your emergency fund. You'll be happy.

Start Saving NOW!!!!

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:42:28 +0000

Young and poor is fine. Old and poor - not so much.

Arkansas: The New Retirement Spot

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:41:23 +0000

Don't save for retirement? Options are limited in the golden years

Athletes Aren't The Only Free Agents

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:39:01 +0000

Utilize your network and maximize income

RIM: Cash and Burn

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:37:02 +0000

Only a matter of time before Research in Motion burns through their cash.

Hotels Adopt The iPhone and iPad

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:33:16 +0000

Room Service? There's an app for that.

Don't Blow Your Load On A New Car

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:31:19 +0000

Don't go and waste all your money on a depreciating asset.

Nike Looks Like A Buy On Weakness

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Nike had some soft numbers recently but the company is a long term grower.

One in Four Americans Have No Savings

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:28:28 +0000

Americans don't save for retirement and it going to hurt when the golden years come.

Bad News Bull: When Houses Burn, Find Your Buying Opportunities.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:27:05 +0000

Rob Black uses the Colorado Springs fire as an example for buying during disaster.

Winners and Losers Of Obamacare

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:25:10 +0000

Rob Black analyzes Obamacare and what companies might benefit.

The Real Cost Of Having Kids

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:29:51 +0000

Rob Black discusses the costs of having children.

The Real Value In Jeremy Lin

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:28:26 +0000

Linsanity means profit for the team who carries his brand.

Moody's Downgrades 15 Banks - What Does That Mean?

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:25:27 +0000

Rob Black discusses the Moody's banking downgrade that included Morgan Stanley and many other large banks.

Zynga Investors Have Been On One Wild Ride. Where Is The Stock Going?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:53:15 +0000

Zynga came public to great fanfare. But shares have since tanked. What's the future hold?

Paychex: A Great Tell On The Economy

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:52:09 +0000

Paychex is one of many firms that offer great leads on the health of the economy.

Making Sense Of This Yo-Yo Stock Market

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:50:27 +0000

Headlines can be misleading and the market is extremely volatile.

Big Stanley Cup Ratings Equal Win For GE and NBC

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:48:33 +0000

The LA Kings won the cup but GE won the ratings and the profit.

Sell In May and Go Away: One of Wall Street's Favorite Axims

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:01:00 +0000

Rob Black discusses the theory behind 'sell in may and go away'

Facebook's Broken IPO and a Lesson on Scaling Into Stocks

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:46:38 +0000

There's a lesson on Wall Street: 'If you liked it at $38 you better damn well like it at $28.'

The NYC Soda Ban Is An Important Signal For Investments

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:44:28 +0000

Rob Black discusses the cause and effects of the New York City soda ban.

Lionsgate (LGF) Aims To Build Francises With Hunger Games

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:40:01 +0000

LGF could see some nice stock gians if they successfully build franchises.

Diversify, Diversify, Diversify. Don't Try And Be Smarter Than The Market.

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:20:21 +0000

Diversify your investments for the best long term security.

What's The Deal With Fracking?

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:18:15 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing in oil sands stocks.

Don't Be House Rich and Cash Poor

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:12:53 +0000

Rob Black discusses budgeting your home.

Essential Reading: 'New Rules About Money'

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:11:56 +0000

Rob Black has a book recommendation.

HP Layoffs: Right-Sizing A Giant Corporation

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:10:51 +0000

HP Has Layed Off 27,000 and Wall Street is happy.

Facebook IPO: Excitement Is Not Your Friend

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:09:51 +0000

When people on Wall Street are happy, you might as well run.

Warren Buffett: Learn From The Best, Ignore The Rest

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:08:54 +0000

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all-time.

Wealth Building By Building Your Own Brand

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:07:56 +0000

Use your name to increase your long-term wealth

How To Tell If The Market Is Oversold

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:06:54 +0000

Rob Black discusses looking at stock market trending lines.

Commodities and Your Investments

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:05:45 +0000

Commodities Impact How Your Stock Market Investments Return

Sell In May, Go Away

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:04:32 +0000

'Sell In May, Go Away' is one of the few axioms on Wall Street that actually hold true.

Caffeine: Follow the Money To Starbucks, Peets

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:02:41 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing in addictions like caffeine. SBUX, PEET

Saving For Retirement: $10k at 30 is $160 at 65

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:03 +0000

Rob Black discusses the importance of saving for retirement early on due to compounding returns.

Rob's Playpen: VISA (Symbol: V)

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:21 +0000

Rob Black has a look at Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and the rest of the processors.

Whole Foods: Play The Healthy Eating Trend With This Grocer

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:11:54 +0000

Whole Foods defies the low margin super market business.

Comcast - A Cash Cow, But Losing Customers To Hulu, Netflix

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:39:08 +0000

Rob Black takes a look at Comcast

Facebook, Pandora, Linkedin: Comparing Web 2.0 Investments

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:51:01 +0000

Rob Black discusses Facebook, Pandora, Groupon, and other internet investment plays.

Chesapeake Energy Has Corporate Governance Problems. But How's The Stock?

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:39:23 +0000

CEO Aubrey Mcclendon has been conducting some shady behavior and it has worn on the stock price.

Growth Stocks or Value Stocks? How About Companies That Will Be Around In 50 Years.

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:57:43 +0000

Rob Black offers some stock picking advice and information

Inflation: Enemy Number One For Investors

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:55:56 +0000

Beware of Inflation! Protect yourself against the declining value of your dollar.

EMAIL: "My Boyfriend Is An Idiot With His Money"

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:14:52 +0000

Rob Black takes an email from a girl who's boyfriend is a moron with his finances.

ObamaCare For Your Stock Market Investments

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:13:08 +0000

Rob Black discusses using ObamaCare for investment plays

Investing In The Healthcare Sector

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:57:28 +0000

Rob Black talk healthcare stocks and different ways to play the sector.

Warren Buffett Has Cancer and What That Means For Berkshire Hathaway

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:55:24 +0000

Rob Black talks Warren Buffet and Berkshire Hathaway

Blowing Money on The Prom and Weddings

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:52 +0000

Rob Black has some advice on blowing money for your prom or wedding: don't do it!

Infomation To Digest Before Buying Stocks

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:47:11 +0000

Rob Black talks stock buying 101

Learn To Love Bad News

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:39:05 +0000

Rob Black's Bad News Bull discussion this week focuses on Best Buy and their CEO.

Visa, Mastercard, And Thoughts On Credit Card Stocks

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:57:13 +0000

Credit Card stocks Visa and Mastercard have been on a roll. Here's what you need to know.

Booyah! Jim Cramer Investing

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:46:07 +0000

Rob Black has a few thoughts on Mad Money investing

Groupon Restatements and What It Means For Investing In Web 2.0 Companies

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:41:13 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing in Web 2.0 companies

Using Headline Risk To Your Advantage

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:02:30 +0000

Rob Black discusses headline risk and stock market investing

What is a Municipal Bond?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:17:30 +0000

Know more about municipal bonds for your financial advantage.

What is a Junk Bond?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:16:21 +0000

Know more about junk bonds before you have them.

Should You Invest in Chinese Stock?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:06:22 +0000

Understand how to invest in Chinese stocks.

Understanding Bonds

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:18:41 +0000

Know the basics of bonds and when to have them.

Understanding Interest Rates

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:03:09 +0000

Know more about the positives and negatives of low interest rates. This information can help you succeed in your personal investments.

SquareUp.com - Transactions with your Phone

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:58:32 +0000

Small businesses are in favor with Square Up. With a small add-on to your smartphone or tablet, credit and debit card transactions can be made easily.

Buying Indexes - Understand Biotech Stocks

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:47:32 +0000

Understand biotech stocks before investing in them. There are many biotech companies so choose wisely.

Broaden Research - More Value in Gathered Research

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:47:32 +0000

Know more about what you are investing in before you jump into the game. Speak with people you know and stay updated with the latest information about stocks.

Apple Stocks - Working Around Apple Stocks

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:47:31 +0000

Understand Apple stocks and how you can play Apple to your advantage.

Annunities: A Few Facts

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:41:53 +0000

Rob Black discusses annuities

Windows 8 Aims For Apple's iPad

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:39:33 +0000

Challengers gunning for Apple's tablet dominance

Is Lions Gate A Stock Buy With The Huger Games Hit?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:37:51 +0000

Having a look at Lions Gate in the wake of the Hunger Games buzz

Invest in Mad Men. Or To Be More Exact, Recurring Revenue Streams

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:34:48 +0000

Mad Men is back and Rob Black has some ideas for your portfolio

Cook an Egg on Your iPad then Buy Apple Stock

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:32:54 +0000

Overheating iPads could mean buying opportunity for Apple.

Live Longer and Afford It - Retirement Budgeting

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:04:03 +0000

Rob Black wants to help set you up for a nice, happy, retirement.

Austerity and your Investments

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:57:49 +0000

Rob Black talks Greece, austerity, global financial crisis, and your investments.

Unhappy With 401k Options?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:42:14 +0000

Rob Black discusses options outside of your company's 401k.

What Amazon Will Do With Brick & Mortar Stores

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:54:01 +0000

Amazon opening retail shops? Say it ain't so!

Apple Stock At $1,000 A Share

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:52:46 +0000

Rob Black talks about what will move Apple to $1,000/share.

Crisis Investing - Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:48:51 +0000

Rob Black talks investing strategies. Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.

Investing In Cigarettes, Cigars, and Tobacco

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:45:47 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing in tobacco stocks

Cruises Are Crashing And How You Can Invest On It

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:13 +0000

Italian officials say rough seas have increased movements of the crippled Costa Concordia and are thwarting the start of fuel removal a month after the cruise ship capsized off a Tuscan island.

Help Rob, I Inherited Investments And I Don't Know What To Do With Them!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:12:11 +0000

Olivia needs to know what to do with her inherited investments

The Facebook IPO.... Should I Invest?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:07:03 +0000

Olivia needs to know about the Facebook IPO

Recomendation on Starbucks Stock

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:37:24 +0000

Rob Black discusses Starbucks stock for the long term investor

Recomendation on Zynga stock

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:35:26 +0000

Rob Black discusses Zynga

Buying Shares in the Facebook IPO

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:33:36 +0000

Rob Black answers a question about buying stock in Facebook

What To Expect From Apple in 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:32:24 +0000

Podcaster Ken Ray guests to discuss Apple's lineup for 2012.

How To Pick Stocks

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:03:52 +0000

Rob Black talks about picking individual stocks vs. buying funds

Buying Stock In Restaurant Companies Like Chipotle, McDonalds, & Starbucks

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:02:27 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing the the restaurant sector

What Is A 529 Plan?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:59:32 +0000

Rob Black explains what a 529 plan is and when you might need one

How To Get A Divorce Without A Lawyer And Save Money

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:42 +0000

Rob Black discusses getting a divorce without a lawyer

What Can We Learn From Netflix

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:22:07 +0000

Netflix the stock and Netflix the company

Adopt Your Investments In A Down Economy

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:17:07 +0000

Rob Black talks about always finding a bull market

Filter Corporate Press Releases To Decode The Good News From The Bad

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:13:23 +0000

Rob Black talks corporate PR for investment information

Investing In South Korea

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:44:07 +0000

Rob's Bad News Bull has to due with the North Korea - South Korea turmoil

Housing Market 2012: What To Expect

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:24:57 +0000

Tony Mendes guests to discuss the housing market

Investing In Rental Property In 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:37 +0000

Tony Mendes stops by to discuss rental properties for the new year.

Current State Of Mortgage Rates (Hint: They're Low. Really Low)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:37:07 +0000

Interest rate information for refinancing and purchasing homes

Confidence As An Investing Tool - Or Crutch

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:14:18 +0000

Confidence can get interfere with investment decisions

Baby Boomers Heading Back To College At Record Rates

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:07:29 +0000

Baby Boomers are looking to switch careers or retire later

Howard Stern Investment Lessons

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:03:49 +0000

Howard Stern commands big bucks from his employers.

Santa Claus Rally Explained

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:54:36 +0000

A phenomenon known as the Santa Claus rally appears in the stock market most years.

All About Wills & Trusts

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:29:09 +0000

Rob Black discusses wills and trusts

Investing Around The Apple TV

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:26:57 +0000

Apple is planning to release a television according to reports. Here's how to invest around the release.

Insurance Products Are Not Investments

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:57:49 +0000

Rob Black says be wary of purchasing insurance products as investments.